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Old 06-27-2007, 08:58 AM
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hood wont close
The other day I accidentally slammed my hood and now it wont stay closed. It stays down but it dosnt sit flush with the body of the car. I tried messing with the hood latch but no luck...any ideas?
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Old 06-27-2007, 09:36 AM
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Check the latch (radiator area) and see why it isn't latching.

It can be adjusted accordingly. I remember one time, I couldn't get it OPEN.
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Old 06-29-2007, 10:11 AM
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i had the same problem although i didnt notice it, however my cousin did and just went and slammed it down hard at first i was pissed he did it but in the end i realized that it worked.
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Old 06-29-2007, 01:23 PM
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I think theres a latch on the left hand side I cant remember you push it from left to right try that, or maybe some wd40 its prob rusted out.
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The latch is in the center. It gets wacky sometimes, and needs some persuasion. I have a favorite mallet, I call him Jose, the Persuader.
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Old 06-29-2007, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
The latch is in the center. It gets wacky sometimes, and needs some persuasion. I have a favorite mallet, I call him Jose, the Persuader.
That's awesome. I have a wrench that has cured many seized screws...by knocking them off...
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