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Bonnet sensor/catch problem

Madroxounds
Madroxounds
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I'm getting an intermittent "Bonnet Open" notification. Have checked and the catch seem fine.

To compound the issue further, It's causing the alarm to go off randomly.

Any idea how I can diagnose the root of the issue or disable the bonnet sensor?

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    I’m getting the same fault but only had the car a week so it’s still early days not sure what it is as it’s very intermitent

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    Sorry for the late reply pulled the plug off and joined the wires together and problem solved it's off. Now no bonnet open on my dash thankfully 😁👍🏻 cheers guys 

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    I have the same issue where bonnet open keeps flashing up on the info screen and is setting the alarm off randomly at all times of the day and night.  I have started to just leave the car unlocked now which of course is not the best idea.

    Can I just ask, which of the two plugs (left of latch or back of latch) did you disconnect to join the wires together?

    I assume the sensor cannot be replaced on its own and you have to buy the complete latch mechanism as the sensor is part of the latch?

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