Suzuki Carry Hood Actuators Triggered with Warning Lights

The hood latch and crash detection system fault you're describing sounds very familiar. Had the same issue on my 2014 Suzuki Swift last year when the impact sensor malfunctioned. The system fault triggered both warning lights because the active hood components are linked to the airbag control module. In my case, the hood actuators didnt actually deploy, but the sensor falsely detected an impact. The repair involved: Full diagnostic scan of the crash detection system, Replacement of faulty impact sensor near the front bumper, Reset of the car electronics and safety systems, Calibration of the new sensor This was a serious safety issue requiring immediate attention since it affects both the pedestrian protection system and airbag functionality. The repair took about 4 hours at the shop. Before visiting a mechanic, check if any obvious damage exists around the front bumper area where impact sensors are located. Water damage or loose connections can sometimes trigger these warnings. But given your mileage and the multiple system warnings, its likely time for sensor replacement. Make sure to use a shop with proper diagnostic equipment for Suzuki safety systems, as generic scanners may not access all needed functions.

Thanks for the detailed explanation. Getting a sensor problem diagnosed now rather than waiting makes sense given how critical safety systems are. My actuators ended up being fine too, just a faulty crash sensor creating the warnings. Quick question, do you remember roughly what you paid for the full repair? Also wondering if youve had any recurring car sensor issues since getting it fixed? Want to budget properly and make sure its a permanent solution.

Thanks for asking about the costs. The full repair came to 315€ for replacing the defective acceleration sensor, including labor and system recalibration. Since having the work done, all collision detection systems have worked perfectly with no recurring Active Hood faults or warning lights. The car electronics are now functioning exactly as they should. The repair shop properly reset and tested all connected safety systems, including the hood latch mechanism and impact sensors. Looking back, getting it fixed promptly was definitely worth it for the peace of mind, especially since these systems protect both occupants and pedestrians. The complete fix included a thorough diagnostic scan to confirm no other sensors were affected, which is important since these safety components are all interconnected. No issues whatsoever in the months since the repair.

I visited my mechanic last week to get this fixed. After running diagnostics, they found the same issue, just a faulty crash sensor triggering false warnings. Total repair cost was 280€, which included replacing the sensor, recalibrating the system, and testing all connected safety features. The whole job took about 3 hours. The mechanic showed me the old sensor and explained how these pedestrian safety systems work together. They also checked all other car electronics to ensure everything was properly connected after the repair. Its been a week now and all warning lights remain off. The Active Hood system reads normal on the dashboard, and the airbag warning disappeared right after the fix. Really glad I got it sorted quickly rather than waiting for more issues to develop. The car feels much safer now knowing all crash detection systems are working correctly.