I have a 1999 Honda Accord V6 Coupe. I believe the hood sensor is broken. Sometimes I can set the alarm, and sometimes I can't. Where is the hood sensor, is it easy to replace, and where is the fuse for the alarm so I don't disturb my neighbors anymore?
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The hood sensor is usually located in the front panel, above the grill. (Usually a few inches from the hood latch) Look for a little plastic plunger (push it down and try to set the alarm - if it sets you found it). Was the alarm an aftermarket install or factory? Try applying lubricant (silicone/WD-40/etc) to the plunger and push it down a few times to lube it. Then try to set the alarm several times over and see if that fixes the problem. As for the fuse - don't do that. Just put your alarm in valet mode if you don't want it to go off. Sometimes this involves turning the car on and physically moving a switch, or something as simple as holding down the unlock button on your remote until it chirps a whole bunch of times. Read the manual that came with your alarm or go to the place that installed it - they will show you. Hood sensors can frequently have this problem since they are not very protected and (like the hood, etc.) are the first to face elements like wind, rain, snow, ice, and dry air that help to get rid of the lube originally placed on them. Don't sweat it. Good luck, Hope this helps
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I have the same car and I just took the horn fuse out just to get it to stop beeping but it drained my battery. How much will this cost at honda?
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