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Test C: DTC 1519 - Hood Switch Circuit Failure

PINPOINT TEST C: DTC 1519 - HOOD SWITCH CIRCUIT FAILURE


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Normal Operation
The smart junction box (SJB) monitors the hood ajar switch on circuit 1304 (VT/OG) to prevent the alarm from being armed while the hood is open. If the SJB does not see an ground signal on circuit 1304 (VT/OG) the SJB will not arm the alarm. The hood ajar switch is grounded by circuit 570 (BK/WH).

Possible Causes
- circuit 570 (BK/WH) open
- circuit 1304 (VT/OG) open or short to voltage
- hood ajar switch
- SJB