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arose62 · 02-19-2023, 05:57 AM

After 9 years, I suddenly realised I'd been assuming this was part of the bonnet/hood release, even though I know full well that I pull a mechanical cable to release.

Googling shows lots of engine bays without it, and some later models with it.

My theories are an ambient temperature sensor, a collision sensor, or a something-else.

What lies beneath this black metal shield?

bronsin · 02-19-2023, 12:08 PM

Looks like there’s a wire bundle going through a hole in the metal beneath The thing you are mentioning. Perhaps it’s to protect the wires from being damaged?

sh0rtlife · 02-19-2023, 12:41 PM

actualy i was wondering since i cant see how far down it goes, whats mounted off of it in front...it could be little more than a mounting pad for something behind the grill

ex-x-fire · 02-19-2023, 01:20 PM

Unplug it and see if the air bag light comes on.

02-19-2023, 12:08 PM	#2
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,784	Looks like there’s a wire bundle going through a hole in the metal beneath The thing you are mentioning. Perhaps it’s to protect the wires from being damaged? __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

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02-19-2023, 12:41 PM	#3
sh0rtlife Drives: 2007 5dr canadian import Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: pacific north WET Posts: 944	actualy i was wondering since i cant see how far down it goes, whats mounted off of it in front...it could be little more than a mounting pad for something behind the grill

02-19-2023, 01:20 PM	#4
ex-x-fire Drives: 2010 yaris 3 door hatch Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sheboygan Falls, Wi. Posts: 466	Unplug it and see if the air bag light comes on.