Security Hood Switch Test

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Open the hood.
Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the security hood switch (B).

Fig 1: Locating 2P Connector And Security Hood Switch
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Check for continuity between the terminals.
- There should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when the hood is opened (latch released).
- There should be no continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when the hood is closed (latch pushed down).
If the continuity is not as specified, replace the hood latch (see HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT ).