Hood latch issue
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Re: Hood latch issue
That's crazy. Sorry for the derail, but I think I have a minor wiring issue.b3freak wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 3:08 pmSee green arrow...OceanBlue2000 wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 2:13 pm
Wait, there's a open hood light on the dash? I have never ever seen that.
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Re: Hood latch issue
First of all the obvious... check the bulb for continuity.
Then, check Fuse C3.
Check the bulb in the glove compartment. I believe the circuit is connected to the frunk light on the '99 996.
If that doesn't work, I'm afraid yes... you'll need to check the microswitch the locking mechanism.
Mine was broken. (see picture) If you look closely at the microswitch on the right, you'll see the top portion is broken off. It wouldn't rotate and apply pressure on the switch's trigger.
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Re: Hood latch issue
Don't worry... that MIL may not be present on the Mk1. I've never checked before. Both of my 996 were Mk2.OceanBlue2000 wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 7:45 amThat's crazy. Sorry for the derail, but I think I have a minor wiring issue.
Re: Hood latch issue
FIXED! I took apart the hood latch to replace the micro switch. The white crescent rotates and turns off the light. All parts seem there, but the crescent was just a little stuck. So I lubed it up with silicone spray, and it worked fine. I put everything back and the frunk light works great.
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Re: Hood latch issue
Nice! Good Job!
noahsdad wrote: ↑Sun May 16, 2021 1:20 pm FIXED! I took apart the hood latch to replace the micro switch. The white crescent rotates and turns off the light. All parts seem there, but the crescent was just a little stuck. So I lubed it up with silicone spray, and it worked fine. I put everything back and the frunk light works great.
Lube is mans second greatest discovery! LOL!
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Re: Hood latch issue
Thanks for the follow-up, and nice work!noahsdad wrote: ↑Sun May 16, 2021 1:20 pm FIXED! I took apart the hood latch to replace the micro switch. The white crescent rotates and turns off the light. All parts seem there, but the crescent was just a little stuck. So I lubed it up with silicone spray, and it worked fine. I put everything back and the frunk light works great.
Lube is mans second greatest discovery! LOL!
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1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
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1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
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Re: Hood latch issue
Just like mine in my post.noahsdad wrote: ↑Sun May 16, 2021 1:20 pm FIXED! I took apart the hood latch to replace the micro switch. The white crescent rotates and turns off the light. All parts seem there, but the crescent was just a little stuck. So I lubed it up with silicone spray, and it worked fine. I put everything back and the frunk light works great.
Lube is mans second greatest discovery! LOL!
Glad you got it back working!