$5.00 SWITCH COST $100.00 TO FIX - REMOTE START ABORTED - 2014 Charger Hood Latch Replacement
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
- Yet another Video of my car needing work. I haven't had remote start working for several months. Its cold enough now that I wanted to get it fixed. After digging into the issue I found the Hood latch is registering as Open even when the hood is closed. I looked into options of replacing just the switch since its a simple open/close switch. However, there is no replacement of the switch and I had to replace the entire hood latch. I was only able to find this latch from Mopar directly at a cost of nearly $100.00 from eBay (more at dealership). It honestly is absolutely ridiculous that its not an individual switch that can be replaced. This switch is no different than a brake or neutral safety switch in its operation.
If you have this error code and need to fix it right be sure to clean the connection first and test it. That didn't fix ours but its worth trying first. Otherwise order the part below and with a few simple tools you can get this done in under 30 minutes and have remote start again.
Notification on cluster : Remote Start Aborted - Hood Ajar
Reasons Remote start will not work
-Low on gas (will start then shut off)
- Check Engine Light
- Hood Open
- Trunk Open
- Door Open
- Doors unable to lock
Tools :
Pliers
10 MM ratchet/socket
Parts :
Mopar Part 68261142AA
I will state as I do in the video there are other options to fix this that bypass the safety feature. You can find videos for that but personally I would rather fix this correctly.
I never would have tackled this repair without watching your video. Thank you. Took me a half hour after receiving the new hood latch, which I purchased online for $108. The remote start on my 2014 Charger R/T is working again.
Glad to hear it and thanks for the comment ! It’s too cold this season to not have remote start working. :) next I need to fix my heated steering wheel . I think the clock spring is bad . Only the seats work :(
Glad I found your channel, my 16 R/T Shaker has the same problem.
Happy it’s helpful . You could try cleaning thr switch I might not have mentioned that . It didn’t work for me but with the cost of the switch it’s worth a try . Seems like such a bad design :)
I had this issue since may and now I see it’s a easy fix going to be trying once I get in the part in thanks for the video 💪🏼
Glad it helped. hopefully it fixes your issue. I find it insane the switch is built in and not serviceable. If the switch was separate I bet it would only be a few bucks!
This is what I need. I have a 2014 charger and After I had an electric wire fixed the remote start stopped working. I honestly tried the cheap way and it did not work. I'm just going to buy this and follow your video and do it on my own.
What electrical wire did you have to fix ? Hopefully this is your issue . Not having remote start sucks so fixing it is great . I wish the switch in the latch was replaceable separate but it’s riveted in .
@@JustFixinGarage I'm honestly not sure but it affected the temperature sensor.. and I didn't notice until the winter..mind you I'm In chicago!
My main Mann kev and the big homie Justin.
Glad to see you guys are doing well!
Yeah man living the dream ! Hope your doing good my dude .
Whats the red thing called? The red and black plug
"Kermit fixes his charger" should be the name of this video
Wish I could say you are the first person to call me Kermit.
Thanks guys! Was a great help.
Happy it was helpful
Hola llegue asta aquí porque hoy a mi carro le paso lo mismo.
I actually have to Change the latch cable with the handle on my 2013 Chrysler 300C Hemi
Did the cable stretch or break on you ? I wonder how difficult that job will be .
Hey so mine just says hood not closed is this the same thing or different problem?
More than likely it’s the same problem . The latch is the only sensor on this model that tells the car of the hood is open or shut .
My son's 2018 scat pack had hood latch replaced and a few things from body. Now had hood ajar error. He's brought it back and they said they can't figure it out. New latch, New battery in car and fob. Still nothing
While I dont condone it are you are to try the resistor bypass on the plug? I don't have a video for it but a few other people do if you search for it. I would be curious to see if that helps. I would expect the dealer would have a full wiring diagram to diag the issue as surely it would be a wire, latch/switch, or computer issue.
@JustFixinGarage so I got it fixed. This is what happened. Apparently dodge used the same plugs for the horn and hood switch. So when the body shop fixed everything they had the hood latch plug hooked to one of the horns and one of the horn plugs hooked to the hood switch. So switch those plugs around and all is good.
@@toddcoello6461 wow ! Good find . So I’m guessing the horn wasn’t working either until you fixed it ? Or only one horn worked?
@JustFixinGarage only 1 horn was working. It was funny afterwards because my son even said I think they changed the horn to a smaller one because it sounds different. But we never thought to check that.
@@toddcoello6461I would have never guessed they shared the same plug. Good find . A very very specific case . I am surprised the dealer didn’t figure it out . I would assume their test include checking resistance at the plug which may have indicated the root cause. Either way glad it’s fixed in time for the cold season :)
Nice work.!!
Thanks!
What is that cover called to install the latch.? Mines missing
Check out this site. I think it’s called “under hood appearance panel” there is a left and right Side and it’s part number 12 in diagram . parts.allmoparparts.com/v-2014-dodge-charger--r-t--5-7l-v8-gas/frame-bumper-and-fascia--front-bumper-and-fascia
@@JustFixinGarage thanks 🙏🏼
So do I not need the actual sensor ? Or just latch
I was unable to find the switch separately and it was riveted on . The new latch will have a new switch/sensor built into it. The actual issue for me was the switch but it’s part of the latch so it was a full swap .
@@JustFixinGarage oh wow okay I just ordered a new latch but I didn’t see a sensor with it hopefully it has that too
@@JustFixinGarage the one with the red on it correct?
@@Caine459 if it’s the correct latch for the car it should have the switch on it. I believe they make a latch without the sensor for the ones that don’t have remote start. Hopefully you have the right one.
@@Caine459 the plug has a red lock tab and that’s what plugs into the switch