01369 - Alarm triggered by Hood Switch

[KiwiRS4]

Has anyone come across this before:

Control Module Part Number: 8D0 862 257 E
Component and/or Version: CV-Pump, Alarm, RC D17
Software Coding: 15178
Work Shop Code: WSC 63351
1 Fault Found:
01369 - Alarm triggered by Hood Switch
35-00 - -

I've recently replaced the battery thinking it could have been that due to running the battery flat.

Any suggestions on where to look first or how to disable to the hood switch within the ECU via VAG-COM.

[Virdee Autos]

I don't think you can disable it

But might be worthwhile checking its not stuck, as this can happen when your slamming the bonnet. Quite common for the bonnet switches to malfunction.

[PaulR]

Yes, I've had this. Switch was "chattering" causing intermittent alarm triggering. Easy enough to disconnect the wire form the switch pending a new switch.

Paul.

[mylife98]

Hey,

I had this hood switch problem early on in my RS4 days. Switch turned out to be cracked.

It's not to bad to replace yourself. It's one of the first write-up I did, so the embeded photos links aren't great, but all the photos are still there. Have a look: http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... highlight=

M