Lube it.
Hood Latch Malfunction
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Burning Brakes
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From: Landenberg PA
Hood Latch Malfunction
I have noticed lately that my passenger side hood latch does not stay latched while driving the car. It has happened on several occasions.
Just today on my way home for work I noticed passenger side was unlatched, stopped opened the hood and shut it. Both sides seemed secure, drove for a while, hit some rough patches and noticed it had come unlatched again.
Has anyone experienced this? If so what did you do to resolve. Do i just need to purchase a new latch and install? Thanks.
Just today on my way home for work I noticed passenger side was unlatched, stopped opened the hood and shut it. Both sides seemed secure, drove for a while, hit some rough patches and noticed it had come unlatched again.
Has anyone experienced this? If so what did you do to resolve. Do i just need to purchase a new latch and install? Thanks.
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My 97 does the exact same thing on the passenger side occasionally. A little extra force with the heel of my hand on that side when closing usually works. May lube it up tonight. Driving 500 miles to Carlisle tomorrow. May need an adjustment.
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after lubricating the hinges themselves you may want to adjust the bumpers first before messing with the hinge. If you loosen the hold nut you can turn the bumper inwards to the car which will bring the hood a little further inwards. The only issue will be if you go too far in it will potentially mis-align the hood relative to the fender.
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Appreciate all the good info. Thought I was the only one with this problem! 