*HOOD AJAR CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND – EXPORT ONLY
For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.
Theory of Operation
The scan tool will display the door state NOT the switch state. It will display as True/False. True states that the door is ajar (open). False states that the door is NOT ajar (closed).
| Possible Causes |
| (G70) HOOD AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND |
| HOOD AJAR SWITCH |
| BODY CONTROL MODULE |
1.CHECK FOR SHORTED HOOD AJAR SWITCH
Does the scan tool display HOOD AJAR SW: FALSE?
Yes
- Replace the Hood Ajar Switch.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No
- Go To2
2.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
No
- Replace the Body Control Module in accordance with service information.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Yes
- Repair the (G70) Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)