Pop up Engine Hood indicator - After bumper removal

AH370Z · 10-27-2009, 07:15 AM

Hi all

I removed the front bumper today to install the modshack vent fang's. Now I have the pop up hood indicator permanently illuminated.

I read the manual and it said there is wiring and sensors in the bumper. I'm sure I didnt leave anything disconnected

Can anybody offer any suggestions?
I dont want to have to pull everything apart again
Thanks everyone

Modshack · 10-27-2009, 09:02 AM

There is no wiring in the bumper itself, maybe in the latch area. Look carefully to see if you haven't dislodged anything. YOu should be able to get in by removing that top trim piece..

vipor · 10-27-2009, 09:33 AM

Look for the pinswitch under the hood. Make sure it's still grounded (mounted correctly) and the wire harness (probably a single wire) is plugged in completely. I'll head out to the ride and take some pics once I get a little time today.

bezzita · 10-27-2009, 09:55 AM

The same thing happened to me..., when I had my bumper/fang painted..., this warning light lid up. Tried to disconnect the battery... but it wont do anything.

At the end I have no choice to bring my car to a dealer and asked them to reset it for me. Luckily they didnt charge me. I think going to dealer is your only option.

vipor · 10-27-2009, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bezzita

The same thing happened to me..., when I had my bumper/fang painted..., this warning light lid up. Tried to disconnect the battery... but it wont do anything.

At the end I have no choice to bring my car to a dealer and asked them to reset it for me. Luckily they didnt charge me. I think going to dealer is your only option.

It's a freakin on/off switch not a CEL.

AH370Z · 10-27-2009, 08:57 PM

Thanks for all the replies, i will take a look

AH370Z · 10-29-2009, 07:20 PM

I had a quick look this morning and I could not find anything, I even removed the black trim piece.

markymark · 07-22-2010, 09:52 AM

digging up an old thread here

I installed the stillen G3 intake last week, and I'm getting the pop up hood indicator light as well - I tried clearing the ECU and BCM with an obd-II reader but without much success.

Anyone manage to clear it without resorting to going to the dealer?

spearfish25 · 07-22-2010, 10:24 AM

It has to be a simple switch you guys dislodged. I've taken the bumper off numerous times and never had the light come on. Just look around the perimeter of the engine bay and at the latch area. You'll find something.

I'll have the bumper off again on Sunday and can take a look then.

Liquid_G · 07-22-2010, 12:31 PM

Am I the only guy here that didn't even know there was a hood open indicator light?

m4a1mustang · 07-22-2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid_G

Am I the only guy here that didn't even know there was a hood open indicator light?

No.

flashburn · 07-22-2010, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

No.

Same here.

Is this a common feature for cars?

kenchan · 07-22-2010, 02:06 PM

i dont think mine came with it(?)..

SoCal 370Z · 07-22-2010, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AH370Z

Hi all

I removed the front bumper today to install the modshack vent fang's. Now I have the pop up hood indicator permanently illuminated.

I read the manual and it said there is wiring and sensors in the bumper. I'm sure I didnt leave anything disconnected

Can anybody offer any suggestions?
I dont want to have to pull everything apart again
Thanks everyone

On North American 370Zs the switch is part of the passenger's side hood latch; your wiring loom might be reversed in your case. It is also part of the security system so you should notice a change in how the alarm is set off.

KF365 · 06-13-2011, 05:22 AM

i just had the same thing happen, did you work out what the issue was

10-27-2009, 07:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
AH370Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia - Sydney Posts: 168 Drives: 11' 370z, 13' E92 M3 Rep Power: 16	Pop up Engine Hood indicator - After bumper removal Hi all I removed the front bumper today to install the modshack vent fang's. Now I have the pop up hood indicator permanently illuminated. I read the manual and it said there is wiring and sensors in the bumper. I'm sure I didnt leave anything disconnected Can anybody offer any suggestions? I dont want to have to pull everything apart again Thanks everyone

10-27-2009, 09:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	There is no wiring in the bumper itself, maybe in the latch area. Look carefully to see if you haven't dislodged anything. YOu should be able to get in by removing that top trim piece.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

10-27-2009, 09:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Look for the pinswitch under the hood. Make sure it's still grounded (mounted correctly) and the wire harness (probably a single wire) is plugged in completely. I'll head out to the ride and take some pics once I get a little time today. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

10-27-2009, 09:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
bezzita Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 152 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT RED Rep Power: 16	The same thing happened to me..., when I had my bumper/fang painted..., this warning light lid up. Tried to disconnect the battery... but it wont do anything. At the end I have no choice to bring my car to a dealer and asked them to reset it for me. Luckily they didnt charge me. I think going to dealer is your only option. __________________ Street = \| Venaci Spirit 20"x9.5"F +10 - 20"x11"R +5 \| Track = \| Nismo OEM 19"x9.5"F +40 - 19"x10.5"R +23 \| Bridgestone RE-11 265/35/19F - 305/30/19R \|

07-22-2010, 10:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	It has to be a simple switch you guys dislodged. I've taken the bumper off numerous times and never had the light come on. Just look around the perimeter of the engine bay and at the latch area. You'll find something. I'll have the bumper off again on Sunday and can take a look then. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

10-27-2009, 08:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
AH370Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia - Sydney Posts: 168 Drives: 11' 370z, 13' E92 M3 Rep Power: 16	Thanks for all the replies, i will take a look

10-29-2009, 07:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
AH370Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia - Sydney Posts: 168 Drives: 11' 370z, 13' E92 M3 Rep Power: 16	I had a quick look this morning and I could not find anything, I even removed the black trim piece.

07-22-2010, 09:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
markymark Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 51 Drives: white 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	digging up an old thread here I installed the stillen G3 intake last week, and I'm getting the pop up hood indicator light as well - I tried clearing the ECU and BCM with an obd-II reader but without much success. Anyone manage to clear it without resorting to going to the dealer?

07-22-2010, 12:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	Am I the only guy here that didn't even know there was a hood open indicator light? __________________

07-22-2010, 02:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i dont think mine came with it(?)..

06-13-2011, 05:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
KF365 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 14 Drives: 11 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 14	i just had the same thing happen, did you work out what the issue was

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