Clio Active Hood Fault

I've got a 2022 Renault Clio with a gasoline engine and a rather annoying problem. The on-board computer keeps displaying an "Active hood fault" message, and the airbag warning lamp is constantly lit. I've scanned for errors, and it's showing a fault related to the active hood system. I've even noticed that the spring actuators seem to have been triggered. The car has 216825 km on the clock. Has anyone experienced this before?

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Sounds familiar. I had a similar issue with my old Volvo V40. Kept getting a warning about pedestrian protection and airbag lights. Did the error code point to any specific sensor? Could be the acceleration sensor, which is part of the active hood system – it triggers the hood to pop up slightly in a pedestrian collision to lessen the impact.

Yeah, the error code does seem to point towards a faulty acceleration sensor. Is that a common issue? And was it a pain to fix on your Volvo? I'm trying to gauge whether it's something I could tackle myself or if it's best left to a professional.

On the Volvo, it turned out to be a defective impact sensor. Not a difficult fix itself, but getting to it was a pain as it was behind the bumper. I'd still suggest getting it checked out at a workshop, especially since it's related to safety systems. Ended up costing me around 350€ including labour.

Thanks for the info! Sounds like it's best to get it professionally diagnosed and repaired. I've booked it in at a local garage; they reckon it's likely the acceleration sensor and quoted 315€, parts and labor included. Hopefully, that'll sort it out. I'll post what happens when I get the car back.

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