For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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1 | Did you perform the Instrument Cluster System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check
2 |

1. Disconnect the hood ajar switch connector.
2. Connect a fused jumper between connector terminal A (BLK/PNK) and terminal B (BLK) of the hood ajar switch.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Does the driver information center (DIC) HOOD AJAR indicator illuminate?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3 | Inspect the HOOD AJAR switch connector for proper terminal contact. Is the connector terminal contact OK? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5
4 | Inspect for an open in CKT 109 (PNK/BLK). Is the wiring OK? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7
5 | Repair the poor terminal contact. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --
6 | Replace the HOOD AJAR switch. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --
7 | Repair the open in CKT 109 (PNK/BLK). Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --
8 | Inspect CKT 1150 (BLK) for an open. Is the wiring OK? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9
9 | Repair the open in CKT 1150 (BLK). Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --
10 | Inspect terminal B4 of instrument cluster connector C1 and terminal C5 of C200 for proper terminal contact. Are the connector terminals OK? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 5
11 | Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to IP Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --