Thread: hood won't close all the way
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 07:10 AM
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Default Re: hood won't close all the way
Originally Posted by billvp
Is there something obvious I should check? The hood is staying in the position that it is in when you first pull the hood release cable. So since it is still sort of locked, it's not going to fly up on me (I hope) but it obviously wobbles when I drive.

I don't think anything is in the way of it. I'd rather not take the grill off to get a better look, although if all else fails I will.

Anyone have any ideas?
Do not drive it. I saw a car when the hood had opened, it was wrapped over the windshield and roof, not a pretty sight.
Why won't it shut? maybe the stop bumpers are too high, doubtful as I presume it was OK until recently.
Have you had the air filter off and it is not down fully in place? Check hood by seeing if it will push down to the fully closed position but not latch.
Obviously the secondary safety latch is working, if someone inside the car pulls the release can you see the primary latch move, it would appear to be in the fully open position now. I have had it happen due to rust and lack of lubrication, but on your car I doubt that is the reason, but who knows.
Check the cable actuation and see that the latch striker and latch are tight and not moved out of position.
 
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