Hood Ajar Circuit Shorted To Ground - Dodge ZB 2005 Service Manual

DOOR AJAR
Symptom:

*HOOD AJAR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

HOOD AJAR SWITCH SHORTED TO GROUND
HOOD AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
BODY CONTROL MODULE - HOOD AJAR CIRCUIT SHORTED
TEST
1 With the DRBIII in Inputs/Outputs, read the HOOD AJAR SW state.
Disconnect the Hood Ajar Switch harness connector.
With the DRBIII in Inputs/Outputs, read the HOOD AJAR SW state.
Does the Switch State change from CLOSED to OPEN?
Yes → Replace the Hood Ajar Switch.
→ Go To 2
No
2 Disconnect the Body Control Module C4 connector.
Disconnect the Hood Ajar Switch connector.
Using a 12-volt Test Light connected to 12-volts, test the Sense circuit for a short to
ground.
Does the Test Light illuminate?
Yes → Repair the Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
→ Go To 3
No
3 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Replace the Body Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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APPLICABILITY
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