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Old 07-05-2015, 02:58 AM
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a button in the engine bay

What kind of button is this? Im thinking of placing an oil catch can there and the screw is used by that button!
 
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Old 07-05-2015, 04:51 AM
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I believe that is the high tech switch to tell you if your bonnet is not down an latched.
 
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Yes that's the alarm switch to detect hood opening. You can move it if needed you'll need to rig a little bracket

Also. You need to wash your engine compartment. lol !!! 😎

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Don't listen to him, you're engine compartment is fine. Hell, the outside of my car is that dirty consistently. I live on a dirt road, and drive an hour to work. Life gets in the way.

And yes, that is your bonnet switch.
 
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+1 its for the alarm.
 
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Ok suppose its for the alarm, then if i take it out, will i still get "open bonnet" light notification?
 
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you can switch that off in ncsexpert
 
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Ok suppose its for the alarm, then if i take it out, will i still get "open bonnet" light notification?
That's a different switch at the hood latch, so yes you will still get the notification.
 
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Old 07-11-2015, 11:23 PM
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That's a different switch at the hood latch, so yes you will still get the notification.
Where is that different hood switch located?
 
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Where is that different hood switch located?
Look at where the hood latches (at the end of the hood release cable), and you should find a switch with a wire connector.
 
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