Description And Operation: Description
The hood ajar switch is a normally closed, single pole, spring-loaded plunger, leaf actuated switch that is integral to the left hood latch mechanism (1) located on the left front fender load beam near the fender ledge in the engine compartment. The hood ajar switch in vehicles manufactured for North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) markets is a feature of the optional Remote Start System and not part of the Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) system.
The molded plastic switch body has an integral pigtail wire harness and connector (2) on one end containing two terminal pins. The switch is connected to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out and connector of the headlamp and dash wire harness.
The hood ajar switch can not be adjusted or repaired. If damaged or ineffective, the entire left hood latch and hood ajar switch unit must be replaced.