Security Hood Switch Test

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Security Hood Switch Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the security hood switch (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying 2P Connector And Security Hood Switch
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  3. Check for continuity between the terminals.
    • There should be continuity between the terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when the hood is opened (lever released).
    • There should be no continuity between the terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when the hood is closed (lever pushed down).
  4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the hood latch assembly (see HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
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