fiesta bonnet catch alarm

[mickcoulson]

Hi...…. the bonnet catch open alarm is showing up on my dashboard and the hazard warning lights are flashing, but the bonnet is closed. I have disconnected the connector block for the sensor which has stopped the hazard warning lights flashing but the warning is still on my dash. I have contacted my local auto electricians and they charge for booking the car in and charge £55 per hour whilst it in for repair, that I can't afford. Having Googled it, one suggestion was to short the connector block with a piece of wire which I have done. This has cured the problem ( no alarm on the dash ) everything seems to be working ok seatbelt alarm / door open alarm / lights / wipers / radio / sat nav etc. My concern is will the wire I have used to short the connector block overheat. I have no problem with the bonnet catch alarm not working, the older cars didn't have them.
any advice please
mickcoulson
( tried to contact you John but couldn't )

 

[Burnerman]

I can't see any problem with that one Mick, it's exactly as I would have done.....the switch is normally closed with the bonnet shut anyway which is what you've bypassed. No harm on keeping an eye on it though!
John

 

[mickcoulson]

I can't see any problem with that one Mick, it's exactly as I would have done.....the switch is normally closed with the bonnet shut anyway which is what you've bypassed. No harm on keeping an eye on it though!
John

thanks John can always rely on you