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Engine Control System/Fuel System

Hood Switch

In this manual: Engine Control System/Fuel System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
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Description and Operation

Description

The hood switch is included as an influencing factor for the ISG function. If the hood is open, the engine must not be started or stopped by the ISG function for safety reasons.

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Disconnect the hood switch connector.
  2. Check the circuit continuity between the terminals and ground as shown below. (Refer to Body - "Hood Latch Assembly")

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