Hood open warning - no wipers ??
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2002 MB c270 cdi
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I am suddenly confronted with this very strange scenario. My C270 CDI 2002 display this red lit warning HOOD OPEN when I drive off and yet the HOOD is shut firm? The warning only displays when I start up and drive off. Once I click the select button on the steering wheel, it goes away for the rest of the journey. Soon as I park, shut off and restart, the warning is back?
Now I also noticed that since this warning pops up after a restart, the wipers dont work when I come to a stand still, regardless of the wiper setting. Soon as the vehicle is on the move, the wipers work fine ??
Hood-open-wipers work on the move mystery of sorts ??? Have not noticed any other issues or warnings ??
Now I also noticed that since this warning pops up after a restart, the wipers dont work when I come to a stand still, regardless of the wiper setting. Soon as the vehicle is on the move, the wipers work fine ??
Hood-open-wipers work on the move mystery of sorts ??? Have not noticed any other issues or warnings ??
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Hood open warning only while driving and wipers only work while driving
I have similar scenario on my 2008 R350. Hood open warning comes on only when driving and my wipers only work while driving. Any help please?
I am suddenly confronted with this very strange scenario. My C270 CDI 2002 display this red lit warning HOOD OPEN when I drive off and yet the HOOD is shut firm? The warning only displays when I start up and drive off. Once I click the select button on the steering wheel, it goes away for the rest of the journey. Soon as I park, shut off and restart, the warning is back?
Now I also noticed that since this warning pops up after a restart, the wipers dont work when I come to a stand still, regardless of the wiper setting. Soon as the vehicle is on the move, the wipers work fine ??
Hood-open-wipers work on the move mystery of sorts ??? Have not noticed any other issues or warnings ??
Now I also noticed that since this warning pops up after a restart, the wipers dont work when I come to a stand still, regardless of the wiper setting. Soon as the vehicle is on the move, the wipers work fine ??
Hood-open-wipers work on the move mystery of sorts ??? Have not noticed any other issues or warnings ??
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Check the left side hood latch, the sensor is probably broken off, happens fairly often on the older cars, the housing is plastic and comes apart after a while.