Front hood switch

[ekstroemtj]

There is a problem with my front hood switch / contact.

 

The light is not working if you open the hood

 

On the display is no warning if the car is driving and the hood isn't closed.

 

The low oil warning light does not disappear if oil level is checked. This is in some way connected with the hood switch too.

 

Maybe somebody can route me to the right point. It's the closing mechanism itself or something else. 

 

Thank you.

 

[ekstroemtj]

If the problem is the micro switch, how to get to, how to replace? Any advise is welcome. 

 

[Loren]

Exact model and year of the car?

[ekstroemtj]

@Loren it's a Cayenne Turbo , 2005

[Loren]

I sent you a PM.

[jim fredette]

On 6/28/2017 at 3:04 PM, ekstroemtj said:

If the problem is the micro switch, how to get to, how to replace? Any advise is welcome. 

 

thanks for this excellent and right-on advise;  my 2012 Porsche Panamera turbo would not continue reminding me the oil was at minimum after i added a quart;  the problem was indeed the front hood switch ... i tested it with a ohmmeter (with insulation puncturing test leads) and sure, enough, the switch was struck closed ... i squirted some electronic contact cleaner in it, waited for drying, and it started working again - it is supposed to open when hood is closed and closed when hood is open;  i jumped into the driver's seat, ignition on, and checked oil ... sure enough the message changed from minimum level to information not available now!! ... so, I expect after I drive it a bit (10km) and check again, it will thank me for adding a quart - THANKS AGAIN FOR THE HELP! ... I had begun thinking about draining all the oil just to get a measurement!

 

hopefully this helps somebody.

On 6/28/2017 at 3:04 PM, ekstroemtj said:

 

 

[jim fredette]

thanks for this excellent and right-on advise;  my 2012 Porsche Panamera turbo would not continue reminding me the oil was at minimum after i added a quart;  the problem was indeed the front hood switch ... i tested it with a ohmmeter (with insulation puncturing test leads) and sure, enough, the switch was struck closed ... i squirted some electronic contact cleaner in it, waited for drying, and it started working again - it is supposed to open when hood is closed and closed when hood is open;  i jumped into the driver's seat, ignition on, and checked oil ... sure enough the message changed from minimum level to information not available now!! ... so, I expect after I drive it a bit (10km) and check again, it will thank me for adding a quart - THANKS AGAIN FOR THE HELP! ... I had begun thinking about draining all the oil just to get a measurement!

 

hopefully this helps somebody.