A little bit different from the 2011 VW TDI wagon. I just ended up unplugging the cable and wrapped up the plugs with the electrician's tape. Thanks for the video! Great job!
Awesome thanks!! Been trying for last hour with joining the wire ...ita actually reverse if the wires are not joined thats when it thinks hood is closed... Totally flip of what we think
Thanks for the video. I was trying to find the wire for the sensor on a vehicle I'm working. The A4 we are working on is constantly showing an engine oil level low indicator. Come to find out the computer wants to see the hood physically opened and closed before it will shut off the indicator validating that the oil level was topped off even when the oil level sensor shows full. This is an Extremely weird circumstance and I had to go down a rabbit hole to figure this out. I do still want to thank you for the video because it's showing me exactly where the wiring harness runs to. I'm suspecting I'll probably find somebody pulled a quick fix like this and it's inhibiting the reset process.
Tony, what year is the A4 you are working on? I've run into the same problem with my cars (both of which have this sensor fix) immediately following an oil change. But both times the situation resolved itself - and I cant remember what I did - but I do remember looking it up and finding info on it - I dont recall it being related to the hood sensor though.
@@TTony300ZX Interesting. I read that if you unplug the harness where the hood sensor connects to the harness and stick a paper clip in the terminals to short it (computer thinks its open) and then remove and replug, that will address the issue. I would also assume unplugging the battery would also reset the ECU and get the oil light off. Like I said above, with both my 2006s, the low oil light came on right after an oil change but went away after about 50 miles of driving. So a good chance your 09 will reset itself once the oil level sensor keeps sending the correct reading to the ECU anyway.
@BeerWrench Garage The owner of the A4 informed me the warning has been on ever since they purchased the car used a few years ago. He informed me, several other individuals have looked at this car before me for a multitude of issues, not just this. My temporary fix was just inserting a micro fuse into the connector to fool the computer and once I removed the fuse the warning went away. I have ordered a new hood latch with micro switch to be a permanent fix.
@@TTony300ZX Thanks for the update. Thats interesting. One little wrinkle is that 2009 is a different generation (B8) than the 2006-08 cars (B7). I wonder if there is significant differences between the harnesses or what the ECU looks for on this sensor.
I canceled the sensor but after 4 mounth its reaper senzor min because i had to refil whit oil and trhe error "min oil ' does not reset until u plug on the bonnet senzor ....u know that 😢😢
Hi! Thanks for the comment and question. If this happens - try disconnecting the negative terminal in your battery for a couple minutes and reconnecting it. This should clear short term ECU memory and may get rid of the warning.
Again, Im not an electrical guy - but when you cut the wires - its the same electrical signal as when the hood latch closes. The computer thinks the latch is closed and doesnt give you the 'hood open' message.
It will be the same effect. I cut lower because I already had the front clip off and it looked better to make a video on. But if you are doing this in the real world, just cut the sensor from the top and it should make your light go away. Good luck!
Hi Regina! I *believe* so. It looks like the early Panameras at least have a very similar hood latch sensor. So I would guess the procedure will work just like it does for the car in my video here. Check out this link for more info specific to the Panamera: rennlist.com/forums/cayenne-955-957-2003-2010/1286431-hood-open-warning-hood-latch-sensor-problem.html
Thanks for the input - however you dont know what you're talking about. I've done this exact method to two separate 2006 Audi A4s and it works perfectly - makes its so the car thinks the hood is shut and there is no warning on the display.
You are writing nonsense, the hood open indication is displayed by closing the switch, cutting the cables will indicate the hood is still closed. Hood closed - switch contacts open, hood open - switch contacts closed.
@@beerwrenchgarage Headsup: when you get the oil low warning, the car expects you to "open the hood" to top it off. Unless you clear the code yourself, you'll continue to see the low oil warning.
@@yap3047 Thanks for the comment - not sure I follow though. If you get a low oil warning light, that is a serious issue you should address as soon as practical. If you hood latch sensor fails and you keep getting a hood open warning, you can easily and safely delete it.
@@beerwrenchgarage After you top off the low oil, (as in typical high-mileage quart consumption), the car will still show a low oil warning (yellow, not critical red warning) because it does not detect that you opened the hood to top off the oil (because you killed the hood sensor)
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Nice, just clipped mine at the top in the gas station parking lot and it worked! Thanks man
Awesome! Glad it worked for you - thanks for the view and especially the comment!
This video helped massively
I cut the wires at the top much less to take apart
Thanks for watching. Yup, sounds like you did it the hassle free way. Good job! Glad the video helped.
A little bit different from the 2011 VW TDI wagon. I just ended up unplugging the cable and wrapped up the plugs with the electrician's tape. Thanks for the video! Great job!
Very cool - thanks for letting me know!
Awesome thanks!! Been trying for last hour with joining the wire ...ita actually reverse if the wires are not joined thats when it thinks hood is closed... Totally flip of what we think
Great! Glad you got it! Yeah, the wiring is counterintuitive and as you heard on the video - I'm no electrical engineer.
Thanks for the video. I was trying to find the wire for the sensor on a vehicle I'm working. The A4 we are working on is constantly showing an engine oil level low indicator. Come to find out the computer wants to see the hood physically opened and closed before it will shut off the indicator validating that the oil level was topped off even when the oil level sensor shows full. This is an Extremely weird circumstance and I had to go down a rabbit hole to figure this out. I do still want to thank you for the video because it's showing me exactly where the wiring harness runs to. I'm suspecting I'll probably find somebody pulled a quick fix like this and it's inhibiting the reset process.
Tony, what year is the A4 you are working on? I've run into the same problem with my cars (both of which have this sensor fix) immediately following an oil change. But both times the situation resolved itself - and I cant remember what I did - but I do remember looking it up and finding info on it - I dont recall it being related to the hood sensor though.
@@beerwrenchgarage 2009 A4 2.0T
@@TTony300ZX Interesting. I read that if you unplug the harness where the hood sensor connects to the harness and stick a paper clip in the terminals to short it (computer thinks its open) and then remove and replug, that will address the issue. I would also assume unplugging the battery would also reset the ECU and get the oil light off. Like I said above, with both my 2006s, the low oil light came on right after an oil change but went away after about 50 miles of driving. So a good chance your 09 will reset itself once the oil level sensor keeps sending the correct reading to the ECU anyway.
@BeerWrench Garage The owner of the A4 informed me the warning has been on ever since they purchased the car used a few years ago. He informed me, several other individuals have looked at this car before me for a multitude of issues, not just this. My temporary fix was just inserting a micro fuse into the connector to fool the computer and once I removed the fuse the warning went away. I have ordered a new hood latch with micro switch to be a permanent fix.
@@TTony300ZX Thanks for the update. Thats interesting. One little wrinkle is that 2009 is a different generation (B8) than the 2006-08 cars (B7). I wonder if there is significant differences between the harnesses or what the ECU looks for on this sensor.
As long as nobody hits the remote start button while someone is working under the hood. 😆
Yeah, thats a good idea to prevent regardless of that task being completed!
what a pain to watch... I died 3 times before minute 2...
Glad you were resuscitated.
I canceled the sensor but after 4 mounth its reaper senzor min because i had to refil whit oil and trhe error "min oil ' does not reset until u plug on the bonnet senzor ....u know that 😢😢
Hi! Thanks for the comment and question. If this happens - try disconnecting the negative terminal in your battery for a couple minutes and reconnecting it. This should clear short term ECU memory and may get rid of the warning.
How do you bypass to fool the computer to think bonnet is closed join the wires or leave open ? Audi a4 b6 2003
Leave them open - either cut them or disconnect the connector. Good luck! Thank you for the comment!
Can somebody please explain logically why this would work? I just cut the wires? Thats it? Why would that make any difference?
Again, Im not an electrical guy - but when you cut the wires - its the same electrical signal as when the hood latch closes. The computer thinks the latch is closed and doesnt give you the 'hood open' message.
@beerwrenchgarage thanks, I did the paperclip trick instead. Worked the same way, without sacrificing the wires
Hello which sensor is for a mitsubishi lancer is 2011 my sensor broke
Did you connect tow wire Together ؟ thanks for vedio
No Sir - do not connect the wires together. I cut them and I put some insulation over each end so they do not touch by accident.
@@beerwrenchgarage thanks for the answer bro.
@@beerwrenchgarage and I need disable warning message on dashboard . Because the sensor damage
Crazy Germans
What if I just cut the wires up top at the sensor?
It will be the same effect. I cut lower because I already had the front clip off and it looked better to make a video on. But if you are doing this in the real world, just cut the sensor from the top and it should make your light go away. Good luck!
Would this work on a Porsche Panamera
Hi Regina! I *believe* so. It looks like the early Panameras at least have a very similar hood latch sensor. So I would guess the procedure will work just like it does for the car in my video here. Check out this link for more info specific to the Panamera: rennlist.com/forums/cayenne-955-957-2003-2010/1286431-hood-open-warning-hood-latch-sensor-problem.html
you need a steadier video holder😐
Always working to improve the channel. Since this video was made, Ive upgraded to a better camera. Thanks for the feedback!
lol this isn't a fix so to speak more like bypassing a system. not really a proper fix.
You got me on that one. But if you have a $3000 car and the part to 'fix' it costs $500, you might just choose the 'bypass' route.
Who else had trouble explaining that when the hood is closed the circuit is open ? :D I did I had to say it 3 times to myself.
Ha! Yeah Brother, it just kind of confuses my simple mind to grasp that. Thanks for the comment!
That's idiotic! That then permanently makes the alarm show the hood is UNlatched!
Thanks for the input - however you dont know what you're talking about. I've done this exact method to two separate 2006 Audi A4s and it works perfectly - makes its so the car thinks the hood is shut and there is no warning on the display.
You are writing nonsense, the hood open indication is displayed by closing the switch, cutting the cables will indicate the hood is still closed. Hood closed - switch contacts open, hood open - switch contacts closed.
@@beerwrenchgarage Headsup: when you get the oil low warning, the car expects you to "open the hood" to top it off. Unless you clear the code yourself, you'll continue to see the low oil warning.
@@yap3047 Thanks for the comment - not sure I follow though. If you get a low oil warning light, that is a serious issue you should address as soon as practical. If you hood latch sensor fails and you keep getting a hood open warning, you can easily and safely delete it.
@@beerwrenchgarage After you top off the low oil, (as in typical high-mileage quart consumption), the car will still show a low oil warning (yellow, not critical red warning) because it does not detect that you opened the hood to top off the oil (because you killed the hood sensor)