Switch, Hood Ajar, Export: Description: Description
The hood ajar switch is a normally closed, single pole, spring-loaded plunger switch that is used only on vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) for sale in certain markets where it is required equipment. The molded plastic switch body (5) has an integral molded connector (1) on the lower end containing two terminal pins. The switch is connected to the vehicle electrical system through the headlamp and dash wire harness.
The sleeve has a one time, self-adjustment feature that is activated after the switch is installed by closing the hood. Two integral latches (2) lock the switch into a keyed mounting hole in the stamped steel switch mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is secured with screws to the left rear engine compartment, near the left strut tower. The underside of the hood panel inner reinforcement actuates the switch plunger as the hood panel is closed.
An installed hood ajar switch cannot be readjusted or repaired. If the switch is damaged, ineffective, or requires readjustment, it must be replaced with a new unit.
The hood ajar switch (2) is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side, on the inside edge of the upper radiator support, next to the coolant hot bottle (1) and the washer fluid fill neck.