Bypass hood lock to see the engine operating?

[boe757]

2.5 hybrid, is there a way to bypass the hood lock to see the engine operating? XLT

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[tomahawk72]

Umm what? Just open the hood while the engine is running?

 

[boe757]

stops, thinkin there must be a safety switch or by pass

 

[clavicus]

stops, thinkin there must be a safety switch

I’ve seen video recently of hybrid cover open while running, showing the rev pulsing error with cold conditions.

Anyway, maybe you just need a climate control heat load to ensure the engine idles. It turns off automatically unless needed.

 

[boe757]

a thought, but its 34 degrees in the garage and i had the temp set to 72. I will search for the video

 

[clavicus]

a thought, but its 34 degrees in the garage and i had the temp set to 72. I will search for the video

Max dat boi out, set it on 420 HI

Maybe max defrost will push it also

Maybe open hood then start ignition?

 

[boe757]

WORKED, hood open then start you NC guys are alright!

got to think about that fully charged battery some more - and gas engine not needed

 

[Pickles]

2.5 hybrid, is there a way to bypass the hood lock to see the engine operating? XLT

For what purpose?

 

[boe757]

grinding noise

 

[Maui]

Does yours make coffee?

 

[clavicus]

Does yours make coffee?

Is it a conical burr? Maybe only on the Lariat

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