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Unit flashes 5 times with hood closed

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2010 toyota prius. Did install and it worked fine. Next day came back because it wont start. Lights flash 5 times indicating hood open. I disconnected hood switch and issue persists. Reprogrammed unit to the vehicle and it works again. Possibly bad unit? Service number 001a07 016839
asked Nov 25, 2019 in Toyota by Daniel Waslenko (2,650 points)

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2 reasons why you can get 5 flashes

  1. Module detects hood open via CAN
  2. DARK BLUE (A8) is at ground. 

 

answered Nov 25, 2019 by Robert T (301,070 points)
Vehicle does not have factory hood pin. I even disconnect the dark blue wire and it still did it
Turn OFF A11
Ok, thanks
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I was stumped until I read this answer, and realised this 2013 Sonata has a failed factory hood switch! Removed it completely so some well meaning person does not plug it in again. Notified customer that is should be replaced, I'm sure they never will.
answered Dec 29, 2022 by Kelly Spongberg (150 points)
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