Is there a way to adjust the tension on the hood release?
#1
Zen Vet Master Level VII
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Is there a way to adjust the tension on the hood release?
Is there a way to adjust the tension on the hood release handle under the dash?
I have this little annoying squeak that comes and goes in the dash board.
I think that the release handle under the dash is the problem. When I put a little (slight) pressure on the handle as if to release the hood, the noise seems to quiet down.
Is there a "turn buckle" or something? I'm going to tackle this one this weekend.
Thanks!
I have this little annoying squeak that comes and goes in the dash board.
I think that the release handle under the dash is the problem. When I put a little (slight) pressure on the handle as if to release the hood, the noise seems to quiet down.
Is there a "turn buckle" or something? I'm going to tackle this one this weekend.
Thanks!
#2
Le Mans Master
Before you do anything with the release handle, try greasing the actual hood latch pins and latch mechanisms. If they get dry, you'll get a squeak that seems to be coming from within the dashboard.
Live well,
SJW
Live well,
SJW
#3
Zen Vet Master Level VII
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Thanks- I will take a look at that.
I'm thinking the noise if coming from somewhere internal; I can do the tap-tap-tap with my finger on the edge of the dash and recreate the noise sometime. I've had everything apart a dozen times.
I'll drop the kick panel and play with the cables and see if I can come up with something,
I'm thinking the noise if coming from somewhere internal; I can do the tap-tap-tap with my finger on the edge of the dash and recreate the noise sometime. I've had everything apart a dozen times.
I'll drop the kick panel and play with the cables and see if I can come up with something,
Last edited by billschroeder5842; 05-19-2017 at 11:37 AM.
#4
Melting Slicks
Greasing the hood pins is probably the best place to start. Also lubricate the release cables while you are at it. If the lube allows the latches to engage further and pull more cable, the "looseness" in the release handle under the dash may disappear.
Otherwise if the latches and cables work fine but the rattling sound really bothers you, maybe stuff something into the release handle hinge area so it is not loose... ?
Otherwise if the latches and cables work fine but the rattling sound really bothers you, maybe stuff something into the release handle hinge area so it is not loose... ?
Last edited by DGXR; 05-19-2017 at 12:40 PM.
#5
Zen Vet Master Level VII
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It certainly got one of my two squeaks- THANKS!
Now the next one seems to be AC duct related; funny when it is coolish it is quiet and makes noise after a bit of driving. Maybe something is expanding?