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Question posted by Kelseymettler on November 2nd, 2013

Hood Ajar Keeps Beeping

Every time I slow down or stop my hood ajar will beep and flash at me it's very annoying I've tried closing it harder but it still comes on? Good it just be a sensor going bad or what? It's annoying when I drive.

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