The left hood latch is also connected to the alarm. Look for the wires
leading into that latch, and disconnect the electrical connector. Now
the alarm will "think" the hood is always open and not arm. Everything
will still lock.
--
Mike F.
Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.
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