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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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The passenger side latch on my hood pops free occasion while driving. Any suggestions on how to address that?
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 10:47 PM
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Make sure that the latch is fully set around the pin. Meaning that if the cable going from latch to latch has been bent or damaged it may not allow the pass. side latch to fully engage the pin allowing the latch to release.
Also check that the cable is adjusted properly and that the pass. side latch is lubed and moving freely.
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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Try giving the teepee a turn to lengthen the pin.
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Try giving the teepee a turn to lengthen the pin.
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The conical shaped pin needs to be fully seated in the latch.
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