White spring push rod.

[Keyo 47]

Hi,

 

Please may I ask what is the white push rod above the battery that is located on top of the wing inside the engine bay, I see it has a cable attached to underneath. Must be some type of switch to indicate the bonnet is open or closed ? Its basically in front of the power steering reservoir.

 

Thanks

Edited December 29, 2019 by Keyo

[carrots 1]

Something to do with an alarm I bet

[fendervg 32]

Alarm, bonnet open/closed sensor. Mine isn't on the wing though, it's on the lock carrier beside the passenger side bonnet catch. You'll find the wire is designed to go to earth when the bonnet is opened and the circuit is closed then by the push rod and spring holding it in such a way that it doesn't make contact.

[Keyo 47]

Arh thanks that makes sense.

 

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