Possible Causes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Possible Causes |
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| HOOD NOT SECURED PROPERLY |
| ENGINE HOOD SWITCH 2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND |
| HOOD AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND |
| DEFECTIVE OR STICKING ENGINE HOOD SWITCH 1 |
| DEFECTIVE OR STICKING ENGINE HOOD SWITCH 2 |
| BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) |
| POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) |
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting Procedure before proceeding. Refer to PRE-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE .