29/09/2026
KW7 Waterproof Micro Switch for Automotive Hood Latch Detection
A hood latch closes mechanically, but the vehicle’s control system also needs to know when it has reached the specified latched position.
Inside the latch assembly, a cam or slider can press the compact KW7 micro switch and change its low-current status signal. That signal can support a hood-open indication on the instrument panel or input to the body control system.
The KW7’s sealed IP67 construction is suited to the dust and splash exposure around a hood latch. Reliable detection also depends on the actuation point, travel, mounting tolerances, connector sealing, and harness routing. These details should be tested in the complete latch assembly.
Developing a hood latch project? Send us your mounting drawing, electrical requirements, and actuator travel for a configuration review.
WEB:https://www.kel-switch.com/product/waterproof-micro-switch-kw7-1b-1e-b1/