What's that switch for?

Stempy · Unread post by **Stempy** » 11 May 2008, 14:25

Was replacing the secondary bonnet release cable today as it was starting to look a bit tired and whilst cleaning up the latch plates I found a small micro switch attached to the drivers side one.

The switch is broken and I assume it must be a warning switch that the bonnet isn't locked down, but I can't find the little bugger on Citroen Service, and as I've never known it wasn't working, is it actually wired into something?

deian · Unread post by **deian** » 11 May 2008, 16:39

My guess is it's the alarm switch?

Clogzz · Unread post by **Clogzz** » 11 May 2008, 16:54

Could be an under-bonnet lamp switch for some models.

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 11 May 2008, 17:19

Its the alarm bonnet switch.

Stempy · Unread post by **Stempy** » 11 May 2008, 20:43

Thanks Richard, do you know if a normally open or normally closed type? I guess it must be normally open or the alarm wouldn't set.

My alarm has been playing up a bit but I put that down to the volumetric sensors as it's fine if you disable them.

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 11 May 2008, 22:31

To be honest I don't know which way it works.

Stempy · Unread post by **Stempy** » 11 May 2008, 22:57

Well I managed to find it on citroen service by doing a search for alarm. couldn't quite believe they want £25 for it though.

Gregg1100 · Unread post by **Gregg1100** » 12 May 2008, 00:53

Probably why main STEALERS tag fits them so well

Stempy · Unread post by **Stempy** » 12 May 2008, 06:19

Or maybe that's why the call it an alarm switch

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 12 May 2008, 20:06

I'll have a look at the one on the Activa I'm breaking, if its any good I'll let you know.

Stempy · Unread post by **Stempy** » 15 May 2008, 15:52

Thanks Richard, the one on mine had completely fallen to pieces and disolved!