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emilnacht63
4Runner Active Hood Fault
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emilnacht63 (Author)
Thanks! No accidents or hard braking. Could a surge or glitch cause this, or is a bad sensor more likely?
dirk_vogel72
Since there were no external factors and the error is consistent, a bad sensor is the more likely culprit. It's probably giving incorrect readings. I'd get it checked by a shop. Driving with this fault might mess with the safety system. I wouldn't DIY safety-critical systems.
emilnacht63 (Author)
Thanks for the advice! I took it to a shop, and the acceleration sensor was indeed bad. Total cost was 315€. Thanks again for confirming my suspicions and pointing me to a pro. This community is awesome!
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dirk_vogel72
The active hood fault, airbag warning, and triggered actuators definitely point to the acceleration sensor. Has the 4Runner been in any minor fender-benders or instances of hard braking that might have falsely triggered the system?