Body
generic / SAE
P257F
Engine Hood Switch Circuit High
The hood switch input reads stuck high — short to battery voltage or open switch return. The body controller cannot detect when the hood is opened.
SystemBody
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number5 / 7F
Possible causes
- Switch wire shorted to battery voltage high
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
- Supply wire pinched against B+ source low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 40–250 €
- Estimated time: 0.2–1 h
- Component: hood switch
Sources
References
sae:J2012