Hood switch.

[plastic]

I was just changing my air filter and noticed the little switch right next to it didn't have any wires going to it, I saw the wires laying down below the switch, It had an orange/purple and black wire. However, i could not get the plug to go into the switch???? What is the function of this switch? I'm assuming it's something to do with the alarm.

[Disco Mike]

It is the hood switch for the alarm. Without it your alarm should not set, unless someone cross wired it.
Is your alarlm working?
Mike

[plastic]

As far as I know it works. What's the easiest way to set it off?

[keptin]

Originally Posted by plastic

What's the easiest way to set it off?

throw a brick through the window?




hehe....probably locking it with the remote, then trying to open the door using the key.

[plastic]

I know the alarm arms itself, cause the red light starts blinking.

I guess I don't understand why i couldn't get the plug to go back into the switch. It was the only plug laying around in that area. the shape of it looked compatible. So, a bit of a mystery to me.

[Disco Mike]

Originally Posted by plastic

I know the alarm arms itself, cause the red light starts blinking.

I guess I don't understand why i couldn't get the plug to go back into the switch. It was the only plug laying around in that area. the shape of it looked compatible. So, a bit of a mystery to me.

As far as I know, the alarm should not set if the switch is unplugged. Are you the originial owner? I keep thinking someone must have unplugged it cause the switch broke or was acting up, and they tied a couple of wires together to complete the circuit.
Mike

[plastic]

no, i'm not the original owner. I guess i'll just forget that i found it. hehe

[Disco Mike]

Originally Posted by plastic

no, i'm not the original owner. I guess i'll just forget that i found it. hehe

Many times people unhook these switchs cause they will fail and cause problems. In your case, it doesn't seem to be causing a problem and I would leave well enoung alone. The only down side for you, if someone tried top poop the hood to steel something, the alarm won't sound.
Mike