What to do if the hood sensor latch comes loose?
If you look at the catch there will be a micro switch that will either be hanging by its wire or faulty. If it’s come loose just reattach it, you’ll have to remove the catch and slide the two ‘nibs’ on the switch into the holes on the rear of the catch.
Where is the open hood sensor on a Mercedes clk350?
The hood open sensor/switch for a CLK350, Model Year 2009 is built into the DRIVERS SIDE hood latch (there are 2 latches for the hood, one on the passenger, one on the driver’s side). Just thought I would add this if anyone is looking.
How tall should the hood alarm be on a Mercedes Benz?
The manual says drop it from a height of 10 or 12 inches. I’ve noticed a few times that after closing too gently I get the open alarm after driving a short distance as if the bonnet isn’t seated properly – it is closed, but opening and closing again cures the alarm.
Where is the sensor switch on a Mercedes Benz?
The sensor switch is on the passenger side of the hood latch. The sensor fell down from its mounting enough to where when the hood was closed it could not contact the sensor. I pulled it back in place and all was good. Fixed it. The sensor switch is on the passenger side of the hood latch.
The hood open sensor/switch for a CLK350, Model Year 2009 is built into the DRIVERS SIDE hood latch (there are 2 latches for the hood, one on the passenger, one on the driver’s side). Just thought I would add this if anyone is looking.
The manual says drop it from a height of 10 or 12 inches. I’ve noticed a few times that after closing too gently I get the open alarm after driving a short distance as if the bonnet isn’t seated properly – it is closed, but opening and closing again cures the alarm.
The sensor switch is on the passenger side of the hood latch. The sensor fell down from its mounting enough to where when the hood was closed it could not contact the sensor. I pulled it back in place and all was good. Fixed it. The sensor switch is on the passenger side of the hood latch.
Is there a hood sensor on a Mercedes W221?
You can view part here: MERCEDES S W221 S320 3.0 CDI 2007 LHD RIGHT SIDE BONNET LOCK CATCH A2218210051 | eBay I have a similar ’04 W211 hood-sensor issue… The front bumper was replaced before my purchase, and now there is NO wire or connector to the hood switch.