Standard Ignition S2809 Hood Ajar Indicator Switch Connector

Hood Ajar Indicator Switch Connector for OE-Style Repair

Standard Ignition S2809 is a hood ajar indicator switch connector built for direct electrical repair on a wide range of Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Lincoln, Mercury, Suzuki, and Genesis applications. It uses a rectangular female connector housing with 16-gauge wiring and a 13-inch harness length for serviceable replacement of damaged hood switch wiring.

Key Features

• Female connector with rectangular housing for hood ajar indicator switch circuits
• 16 ga. wire construction with 2-wire harness layout
• 13-inch harness length for routing and repair flexibility
• Blade-style female terminals for electrical connection
• Fits applications across 1985-2020 model years, including Hyundai Tucson, Ford Mustang, and Mazda RX-7
• Standard Ignition S2809 cross-references 1P1814 and EC2709 for the same application

Detailed Description

This hood ajar indicator switch connector is used to restore the electrical connection at the hood switch on vehicles such as the Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Mazda Miata. Standard Ignition S2809 is shaped as a rectangular female connector with two female blade terminals, making it a practical OE-style service part for repairing broken, corroded, or heat-damaged connector ends.

Compatible With: Fits 2020 Hyundai Tucson, rear; Fits 2019-2020 Hyundai G70, N/A; Fits 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, N/A; Fits 2017-2020 Kia Sportage, rear; Fits 1991-1997 Mazda Miata, rear right; Fits 1985-1991 Mazda RX-7, rear. Standard Ignition S2809 also serves many additional Hyundai, Kia, Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury, and Suzuki applications listed in the fitment data.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken hood ajar switch connector terminals
• Intermittent hood-open warning signals
• Corrosion at the connector interface
• Damaged wiring near the hood latch or switch
• Poor electrical contact caused by worn terminal blades

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal gender, and wire routing before installation. Match the vehicle position shown in the fitment data, including rear, rear left, rear right, front, and front left applications where listed. Inspect the mating switch and surrounding harness for heat damage or corrosion before connecting the replacement pigtail. Standard Ignition S2809 is commonly selected for repairs on Hyundai Santa Fe and Ford Expedition hood switch circuits where the original connector has failed.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition is a recognized aftermarket source for electrical service parts, and S2809 is built to match the connector style and terminal layout used in the listed applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.