Bonnet Open warning light

Subscribe
Oct 12, 2016 | 12:15 PM
  #1  
While driving, they Bonnet Open watching displays with the red light on the gauge watching messages area. Also noticed the car alarm goes off at random moments, while parked. I suspect the two are related. Any ideas where to start troubleshooting?
Reply 0
Oct 12, 2016 | 03:03 PM
  #2  
I'd start with the switch in the engine bay ,
Reply 0
Oct 12, 2016 | 03:19 PM
  #3  
A common problem. I 'fixed' mine by shorting out the switch with a piece of Al foil (Kit-Kat bar !) in the connector.
Reply 0
Oct 12, 2016 | 05:21 PM
  #4  
The switch is under one of the latches I think.Look for the wires leading to a latch.
Reply 0
Oct 12, 2016 | 08:51 PM
  #5  
Thanks guys! I'll look into it this weekend when I'm back home with my tools.
Reply 0
Sep 15, 2017 | 01:05 PM
  #6  
I'm going to do the short-out trick this weekend. By the way, what is the trick to remove the sensor from the bonnet latch? Thanks in advance
Reply 0
Sep 15, 2017 | 07:34 PM
  #7  
Check by shorting the cables at the switch. If the warning does not go out, you may have an issue with the earth. The bonnet switch uses the "G1" located behind the headlamp, same side as the air box

Cheers
34by151
Reply 1
Sep 16, 2017 | 05:19 PM
  #8  
Quote: Check by shorting the cables at the switch. If the warning does not go out, you may have an issue with the earth. The bonnet switch uses the "G1" located behind the headlamp, same side as the air box

Cheers
34by151

I was trying to be slick by trying to disconnect the cable without taking off the bonnet latch. However, after removing the latch I was able to get enough purchase to disconnect the cable. After I put a paper clip piece into the connector, taped it up, job done.
Reply 0
Subscribe
Currently Active Users (1)