Security System Will Not Arm When Using Remote Transmitter (Repair Hood Contact Switch Connector Terminals)

Some customers may comment that security system does not arm with the remote transmitter.

This condition may be caused by corrosion of the electrical contacts inside the hood contact switch connector on the front wiring harness.

Replace the hood contact switch and hood contact switch connector terminals attached to the front wiring harness using the following procedure:

1. Remove the hood contact switch
2. Disconnect the hood contact switch from the hood contact switch connector on the front wiring harness. Discard the old switch.




Notice: Be careful not to damage the hood contact switch connector when opening.

3. Gently open the connector and carefully remove the two terminals from the white connector body.
4. Replace the existing terminals with new Yazaki 7116-1473 terminals from Tray 10 of the J 38125-C Terminal Repair Kit. Refer to Repairing Connector Terminals in SI.
5. Reassemble the connector.
6. Connect the new hood contact switch to the hood contact switch connector on the front wiring harness. Apply electrical tape to protect this connection.
7. Install the new hood contact switch.
8. Verify the repair. Operate the remote keyless entry function by pressing the lock/unlock button(s).

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: