Code
B1521
ALFA ROMEO
B — Body
Bonnet switch circuit short to positive
Views:
UK: 6
EN: 6
RU: 8
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Shorted wiring to battery positive (chafe, pinched harness, damaged insulation)
- Corroded or bridged terminals in connector (water ingress)
- Faulty bonnet switch with internal short
- Poor or loose connector pin making intermittent contact to B+
- Aftermarket accessories or recent repairs that spliced into the circuit incorrectly
- Faulty body control module / wiring inside module (less common)
Symptoms
- Bonnet/hood-open indicator lamp or dash message
- Interior lights or courtesy lamps staying on
- Alarm / central locking behaviour incorrect (won't arm or false alarm)
- Battery drain if circuit remains powered
- DTC stored and related bonnet input functions disabled or flagged
What to check
- Retrieve stored freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool and confirm bonnet switch status
- Visually inspect bonnet switch and harness for damage, chafing, or corrosion
- Check connectors for water, dirt or bent pins; ensure secure mating
- Measure circuit voltage at the bonnet switch harness with ignition on and bonnet open/closed
- Perform resistance and continuity checks between switch terminal and battery positive and ground
- Disconnect bonnet switch and re-scan to see if code clears or signal changes
Signal parameters
- Expected voltages vary by design; typical values: ~0–0.5 V when pulled to ground, ~9–14 V when pulled to battery positive
- When bonnet opens/closes the input should toggle between low and high (refer to vehicle wiring diagram for normal state)
- Measured voltage stuck at battery voltage (~12 V) on the harness with switch disconnected indicates short to positive
- Resistance to battery positive should show near continuity if shorted; high resistance or open if circuit is intact
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read DTCs and live data. Note bonnet switch state and any related codes (battery, body control).
- Visually inspect bonnet switch, mounting, and harness routing for obvious damage where it passes hinges or latches.
- With ignition ON, back-probe the bonnet switch connector and verify voltage with bonnet open and closed. Compare to expected values from wiring diagram.
- Disconnect the bonnet switch connector. With connector disconnected, measure voltage on the harness pin to chassis ground. If ~12 V is present, suspect a short to positive upstream (wiring or module).
- Measure resistance between the harness pin and battery positive (with battery disconnected for safety). Low resistance indicates a short to B+; open or high resistance means switch or connector fault.
- Wiggle test the harness while watching live data/voltage for intermittent shorts. Inspect areas that flex (hinges) and repair any chafed wiring.
- If harness and connectors appear OK, bench-test or replace the bonnet switch and retest.
- If fault remains with switch and wiring verified, inspect/measure at the body control module connector for short; consult wiring diagram to isolate between switch and module.
- After repairs, clear codes, verify correct operation of bonnet input in live data, and perform road/test cycle to ensure the issue is resolved.
- Safety note: isolate battery when performing open-circuit repairs or soldering and secure connectors properly after testing.
Likely causes
- Wiring short to B+ on bonnet switch harness (most common)
- Damaged or corroded connector at switch or module
- Failed bonnet switch
- Incorrect splice or aftermarket modification
- Module input fault (least likely)
Fault status
Status
Bonnet switch circuit short to positive detected. High voltage present on bonnet/hood switch input — check switch, wiring and connectors for short to battery positive.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Code
B1521
FIAT
B — Body
Bonnet switch circuit short to positive
Views:
UK: 6
EN: 6
RU: 7
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Shorted wiring to battery positive (chafe, pinched harness, damaged insulation)
- Corroded or bridged terminals in connector (water ingress)
- Faulty bonnet switch with internal short
- Poor or loose connector pin making intermittent contact to B+
- Aftermarket accessories or recent repairs that spliced into the circuit incorrectly
- Faulty body control module / wiring inside module (less common)
Symptoms
- Bonnet/hood-open indicator lamp or dash message
- Interior lights or courtesy lamps staying on
- Alarm / central locking behaviour incorrect (won't arm or false alarm)
- Battery drain if circuit remains powered
- DTC stored and related bonnet input functions disabled or flagged
What to check
- Retrieve stored freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool and confirm bonnet switch status
- Visually inspect bonnet switch and harness for damage, chafing, or corrosion
- Check connectors for water, dirt or bent pins; ensure secure mating
- Measure circuit voltage at the bonnet switch harness with ignition on and bonnet open/closed
- Perform resistance and continuity checks between switch terminal and battery positive and ground
- Disconnect bonnet switch and re-scan to see if code clears or signal changes
Signal parameters
- Expected voltages vary by design; typical values: ~0–0.5 V when pulled to ground, ~9–14 V when pulled to battery positive
- When bonnet opens/closes the input should toggle between low and high (refer to vehicle wiring diagram for normal state)
- Measured voltage stuck at battery voltage (~12 V) on the harness with switch disconnected indicates short to positive
- Resistance to battery positive should show near continuity if shorted; high resistance or open if circuit is intact
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read DTCs and live data. Note bonnet switch state and any related codes (battery, body control).
- Visually inspect bonnet switch, mounting, and harness routing for obvious damage where it passes hinges or latches.
- With ignition ON, back-probe the bonnet switch connector and verify voltage with bonnet open and closed. Compare to expected values from wiring diagram.
- Disconnect the bonnet switch connector. With connector disconnected, measure voltage on the harness pin to chassis ground. If ~12 V is present, suspect a short to positive upstream (wiring or module).
- Measure resistance between the harness pin and battery positive (with battery disconnected for safety). Low resistance indicates a short to B+; open or high resistance means switch or connector fault.
- Wiggle test the harness while watching live data/voltage for intermittent shorts. Inspect areas that flex (hinges) and repair any chafed wiring.
- If harness and connectors appear OK, bench-test or replace the bonnet switch and retest.
- If fault remains with switch and wiring verified, inspect/measure at the body control module connector for short; consult wiring diagram to isolate between switch and module.
- After repairs, clear codes, verify correct operation of bonnet input in live data, and perform road/test cycle to ensure the issue is resolved.
- Safety note: isolate battery when performing open-circuit repairs or soldering and secure connectors properly after testing.
Likely causes
- Wiring short to B+ on bonnet switch harness (most common)
- Damaged or corroded connector at switch or module
- Failed bonnet switch
- Incorrect splice or aftermarket modification
- Module input fault (least likely)
Fault status
Status
Bonnet switch circuit short to positive detected. High voltage present on bonnet/hood switch input — check switch, wiring and connectors for short to battery positive.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Code
B1521
MITSUBISHI
B — Body
DR.buckle SW open for N.C
Views:
UK: 10
EN: 12
RU: 14
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Shorted wiring to battery positive (chafe, pinched harness, damaged insulation)
- Corroded or bridged terminals in connector (water ingress)
- Faulty bonnet switch with internal short
- Poor or loose connector pin making intermittent contact to B+
- Aftermarket accessories or recent repairs that spliced into the circuit incorrectly
- Faulty body control module / wiring inside module (less common)
Symptoms
- Bonnet/hood-open indicator lamp or dash message
- Interior lights or courtesy lamps staying on
- Alarm / central locking behaviour incorrect (won't arm or false alarm)
- Battery drain if circuit remains powered
- DTC stored and related bonnet input functions disabled or flagged
What to check
- Retrieve stored freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool and confirm bonnet switch status
- Visually inspect bonnet switch and harness for damage, chafing, or corrosion
- Check connectors for water, dirt or bent pins; ensure secure mating
- Measure circuit voltage at the bonnet switch harness with ignition on and bonnet open/closed
- Perform resistance and continuity checks between switch terminal and battery positive and ground
- Disconnect bonnet switch and re-scan to see if code clears or signal changes
Signal parameters
- Expected voltages vary by design; typical values: ~0–0.5 V when pulled to ground, ~9–14 V when pulled to battery positive
- When bonnet opens/closes the input should toggle between low and high (refer to vehicle wiring diagram for normal state)
- Measured voltage stuck at battery voltage (~12 V) on the harness with switch disconnected indicates short to positive
- Resistance to battery positive should show near continuity if shorted; high resistance or open if circuit is intact
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read DTCs and live data. Note bonnet switch state and any related codes (battery, body control).
- Visually inspect bonnet switch, mounting, and harness routing for obvious damage where it passes hinges or latches.
- With ignition ON, back-probe the bonnet switch connector and verify voltage with bonnet open and closed. Compare to expected values from wiring diagram.
- Disconnect the bonnet switch connector. With connector disconnected, measure voltage on the harness pin to chassis ground. If ~12 V is present, suspect a short to positive upstream (wiring or module).
- Measure resistance between the harness pin and battery positive (with battery disconnected for safety). Low resistance indicates a short to B+; open or high resistance means switch or connector fault.
- Wiggle test the harness while watching live data/voltage for intermittent shorts. Inspect areas that flex (hinges) and repair any chafed wiring.
- If harness and connectors appear OK, bench-test or replace the bonnet switch and retest.
- If fault remains with switch and wiring verified, inspect/measure at the body control module connector for short; consult wiring diagram to isolate between switch and module.
- After repairs, clear codes, verify correct operation of bonnet input in live data, and perform road/test cycle to ensure the issue is resolved.
- Safety note: isolate battery when performing open-circuit repairs or soldering and secure connectors properly after testing.
Likely causes
- Wiring short to B+ on bonnet switch harness (most common)
- Damaged or corroded connector at switch or module
- Failed bonnet switch
- Incorrect splice or aftermarket modification
- Module input fault (least likely)
Fault status
Status
Bonnet switch circuit short to positive detected. High voltage present on bonnet/hood switch input — check switch, wiring and connectors for short to battery positive.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Code
B1521
Other
B — Body
Hood Switch Circuit Short To Battery
Views:
UK: 25
EN: 30
RU: 26
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Shorted wiring to battery positive (chafe, pinched harness, damaged insulation)
- Corroded or bridged terminals in connector (water ingress)
- Faulty bonnet switch with internal short
- Poor or loose connector pin making intermittent contact to B+
- Aftermarket accessories or recent repairs that spliced into the circuit incorrectly
- Faulty body control module / wiring inside module (less common)
Symptoms
- Bonnet/hood-open indicator lamp or dash message
- Interior lights or courtesy lamps staying on
- Alarm / central locking behaviour incorrect (won't arm or false alarm)
- Battery drain if circuit remains powered
- DTC stored and related bonnet input functions disabled or flagged
What to check
- Retrieve stored freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool and confirm bonnet switch status
- Visually inspect bonnet switch and harness for damage, chafing, or corrosion
- Check connectors for water, dirt or bent pins; ensure secure mating
- Measure circuit voltage at the bonnet switch harness with ignition on and bonnet open/closed
- Perform resistance and continuity checks between switch terminal and battery positive and ground
- Disconnect bonnet switch and re-scan to see if code clears or signal changes
Signal parameters
- Expected voltages vary by design; typical values: ~0–0.5 V when pulled to ground, ~9–14 V when pulled to battery positive
- When bonnet opens/closes the input should toggle between low and high (refer to vehicle wiring diagram for normal state)
- Measured voltage stuck at battery voltage (~12 V) on the harness with switch disconnected indicates short to positive
- Resistance to battery positive should show near continuity if shorted; high resistance or open if circuit is intact
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read DTCs and live data. Note bonnet switch state and any related codes (battery, body control).
- Visually inspect bonnet switch, mounting, and harness routing for obvious damage where it passes hinges or latches.
- With ignition ON, back-probe the bonnet switch connector and verify voltage with bonnet open and closed. Compare to expected values from wiring diagram.
- Disconnect the bonnet switch connector. With connector disconnected, measure voltage on the harness pin to chassis ground. If ~12 V is present, suspect a short to positive upstream (wiring or module).
- Measure resistance between the harness pin and battery positive (with battery disconnected for safety). Low resistance indicates a short to B+; open or high resistance means switch or connector fault.
- Wiggle test the harness while watching live data/voltage for intermittent shorts. Inspect areas that flex (hinges) and repair any chafed wiring.
- If harness and connectors appear OK, bench-test or replace the bonnet switch and retest.
- If fault remains with switch and wiring verified, inspect/measure at the body control module connector for short; consult wiring diagram to isolate between switch and module.
- After repairs, clear codes, verify correct operation of bonnet input in live data, and perform road/test cycle to ensure the issue is resolved.
- Safety note: isolate battery when performing open-circuit repairs or soldering and secure connectors properly after testing.
Likely causes
- Wiring short to B+ on bonnet switch harness (most common)
- Damaged or corroded connector at switch or module
- Failed bonnet switch
- Incorrect splice or aftermarket modification
- Module input fault (least likely)
Fault status
Status
Bonnet switch circuit short to positive detected. High voltage present on bonnet/hood switch input — check switch, wiring and connectors for short to battery positive.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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