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Possible Causes

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Possible Causes
HOOD AJAR SWITCH 2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
HOOD AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
HOOD AJAR SWITCH
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. Refer to  PRE-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE  .