Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Bonnet Lock Latch Catch Sensor 5H22-16700-BE

Description

The Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Hood Latch Sensor is an original part from the Locks and Latches group, designed for precise hood latching and cooperation with its position sensor system. This solution ensures proper engine cover closure and stable integration with the vehicle’s safety systems.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5H22-16700-CC
• Mark: Land Rover
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5H22-16700-CC
• Substitutable numbers: 5H2216700CC, 5H22-16700-CC, LR065340
• Part type: Bonnet Lock
• Category: Exterior Locks & Lock Hardware

Purpose and Technical Function

The presented hood latch with sensor is factory-designed for Land Rover models, guaranteeing correct mounting geometry and compatibility with the Discovery Sport L550’s original body structure. This component is responsible for mechanically latching the hood and transmitting its status information to the vehicle’s electrical system.

The combination of latch and sensor functions in a single unit allows for seamless operation with vehicle systems, such as hood opening control or specific security features. This ensures the body structure maintains proper rigidity in the front end, and the hood remains securely in place while driving.

Benefits of Using an Original Hood Latch Sensor

Using the original latch with sensor in the Discovery Sport L550 offers a range of practical advantages:

• correct fit with factory mounting points in the body,
• maintaining the proper hood line relative to the fenders and bumper,
• stable integration with the vehicle’s electrical system,
• reducing the risk of accidental hood opening while driving,
• maintaining compliance with Land Rover’s original safety standards.

Thanks to its design that meets manufacturer requirements, installation is straightforward, without the need for modifications to mounting points or the addition of extra adapters. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs or restoring the vehicle to its original factory specifications.

Component Condition and Service Application

The offered hood latch with sensor is a used part, allowing for economical repair while maintaining the original Land Rover construction. This type of component is often chosen for:

• repairs after a collision in the front of the body,
• mechanical damage to the latch or sensor,
• issues with the open hood indicator on the instrument cluster,
• the need to restore full functionality to the hood latching system.

Choosing an original latch with sensor helps maintain the structural integrity of the vehicle’s front end and reduces the risk of fitment issues common with universal aftermarket replacements.

Integration with the Land Rover Body System

This part is designed to work with the factory hood opening mechanism, control cable, and secondary latch. This allows for the preservation of the manufacturer’s intended operational characteristics – from pulling the lever in the cabin to the final closure of the hood in the service position.

A correctly chosen latch with sensor also supports the proper functioning of the vehicle’s diagnostic systems, which utilize hood status information. This is important for both safety and future serviceability.

Expanding the Latching System in Land Rover

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front end of your Land Rover and require other parts from the same group, such as additional latches, locking mechanisms, or components that work with the opening cable, check the available parts in the Land Rover Locks and Latches category.

To compare design solutions used in other brands and better understand how manufacturers develop their body and equipment components, it is worth reviewing an analysis of changes in popular sports models. The article Hot Hatch Legend: The Evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – Construction Changes and VW Car Parts, which details how the selection of appropriate parts affects vehicle operation, provides valuable insights.