Purpose
Detects the open/closed condition of the hood.
Function
The hood latch switch is utilized in the theft-deterrent system control.
For the theft-deterrent system, refer to (see THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM.).
Construction
Built into the hood latch.
Switch turns on and off by the rotation of the latch bar.
When the hood is completely closed, the hood latch switch is on (contact point: closed).
Operation
Hood close (latch) operation
1. When the hood is closed, the hood lock striker enters the latch lever groove.
2. When the hood is then further closed, the latch lever is pressed by the hood lock striker and rotates.
3. When the hood is completely closed, the latch lever is in a latched condition and presses the hood latch switch which turns the switch on.
Hood open (unlatch) operation
1. When the hood release lever is pulled, the hood opens and the latch lever is in an unlatched condition, and the hood latch switch turns off.
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Knock Sensor (Ks)
Purpose/Function
Detects abnormal combustion in the cylinder as basic information for mainly
determining the ignition timing.
Detects abnormal combustion in the combustion chamber and inputs it to the
PCM as a knocking signal.
Construction
Installed on the cylinder ...
Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Apply battery positive voltage and connect the ground to the windshield wiper
motor terminals as indicated in the table below a ...
Climate Control Unit Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Remove the climate control unit with the connector connected..
2. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
3. Connect the negative (-) lead of the tester to body ground.
4. By inserting the positive (+) lead of the tester into each climate control
unit terminal, measure the voltage acco ...