What’s this and why would mine be missing?

[Jam03]

I noticed recently that I have a gap in the front panel of the engine bay that is normally home to a switch. I had a spurious alarm yesterday for no particular reason for the first time in a while and saw a post somewhere suggesting the usual suspects are tilt sensor in boot, and switch under the bonnet. Is this the switch?

 

[Pond]

No idea, but I have one that I can swap you for a steering wheel slip ring!

 

[Jam03]

Forgot you wanted that. It’s a deal!

 

[Mint]

I noticed recently that I have a gap in the front panel of the engine bay that is normally home to a switch. I had a spurious alarm yesterday for no particular reason for the first time in a while and saw a post somewhere suggesting the usual suspects are tilt sensor in boot, and switch under the bonnet. Is this the switch?View attachment 308045

Yes, that's the bonnet alarm switch.

 

[Pond]

Forgot you wanted that. It’s a deal!

From the response above I may have to keep it then. Currently it is taped 'closed', as it ain't gonna work with my new bonnet. I would still like the slip ring, though!

 

[AntStark]

I read one from an X5 works better.

 

[Jam03]

From the response above I may have to keep it then. Currently it is taped 'closed', as it ain't gonna work with my new bonnet. I would still like the slip ring, though!

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[Duncodin]

No idea, but I have one that I can swap you for a steering wheel slip ring!

Why'd want a slip ring? You aint having an air bag. For the horn you can just clip one of these to the door.