*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
With the scan tool in Data Display, read the HOOD AJAR SW state.
Disconnect the Hood Ajar Switch connector.
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
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2. CHECK FOR (G70) HOOD AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Body Control Module C1 harness connector.
Using a 12–volt test light connected to 12–volts, test the (G70) Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
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)