Hood release lever broken - replacement
Hi everyone!
Wanted to clean my engine bay and the red handle has been pretty hard to pull since I bought this car 6 months ago. I just figured it's harder moving than on my old Coupe. Today I noticed the handle doesn't work at all anymore. Looked at it and the mechanism seems to be a wire with a metal ball on the end that slides right into the red handle under the dash. That red handle seems to have cracked. Does anyone know where to get a replacement and how to install it? Also, is there a way to adjust that wire so it isn't so hard to pull on it to release the hood mechanism? On my old Coupe it was very easy to pull on the SRT it's very difficult to pull which I think led to it cracking. Thanks for any advise! Nick https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cro...8a63dbe257.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cro...1b4c17859c.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cro...f078d3e8a6.jpg |
Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
Originally Posted by nickwe21
(Post 976692)
Hi everyone!
Wanted to clean my engine bay and the red handle has been pretty hard to pull since I bought this car 6 months ago. I just figured it's harder moving than on my old Coupe. Today I noticed the handle doesn't work at all anymore. Looked at it and the mechanism seems to be a wire with a metal ball on the end that slides right into the red handle under the dash. That red handle seems to have cracked. Does anyone know where to get a replacement and how to install it? Also, is there a way to adjust that wire so it isn't so hard to pull on it to release the hood mechanism? On my old Coupe it was very easy to pull on the SRT it's very difficult to pull which I think led to it cracking. Thanks for any advise! Nick https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cro...8a63dbe257.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cro...1b4c17859c.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cro...f078d3e8a6.jpg Look at your 2nd photo, looks like a simple fix:
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Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
Originally Posted by DTMenace
(Post 976698)
Nick
Look at your 2nd photo, looks like a simple fix:
Dennis DTMenace I think this handle will need to be replaced but I don't know how or where I can get one of those. |
Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
the best thing to do is go to mercedes I think they have the handle same as 2002 c320 i know my c320 wagon was or is the same handle maybe the cable is different.
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Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
Originally Posted by amx1397
(Post 976701)
the best thing to do is go to mercedes I think they have the handle same as 2002 c320 i know my c320 wagon was or is the same handle maybe the cable is different.
I checked the assembly and looks like it's held in place by one screw so should be easy to replace and then loop the cylinder into that hole like Dennis mentioned. |
Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
Lubricate the hood latch locking assembly and cable, the stress caused by lack of lubricant is probably why it cracked , you can buy the handle here
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/1248800320 or here https://www.fcpeuro.com/Mercedes~Ben...se%20handle%20 |
Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
Originally Posted by dcskmail
(Post 976704)
Lubricate the hood latch locking assembly and cable, the stress caused by lack of lubricant is probably why it cracked , you can buy the handle here
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/1248800320 or here https://www.fcpeuro.com/Mercedes~Ben...se%20handle%20 |
Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
Yes the latch under the hood , I use white lithium grease. As far as the cable I've been using penetrating oil on both ends ,tape a cotton ball on both ends and soak it with lube it seems to eventually creep into the cable. This maintenance works for about every hinge point on the car, spoiler, hood, doors etc. & flap cables on the roadster
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Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
Originally Posted by dcskmail
(Post 976713)
Yes the latch under the hood , I use white lithium grease. As far as the cable I've been using penetrating oil on both ends ,tape a cotton ball on both ends and soak it with lube it seems to eventually creep into the cable. This maintenance works for about every hinge point on the car, spoiler, hood, doors etc. & flap cables on the roadster
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Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
I've never confirmed this but the hood release lever in my 2012 Ford Fiesta looks like the same lever used in the Crossfire.
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Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
Originally Posted by dedwards0323
(Post 976732)
I've never confirmed this but the hood release lever in my 2012 Ford Fiesta looks like the same lever used in the Crossfire.
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Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
My hood latch went with no warning. I just changed the engine air filters last week and it was very easy to operate. Does anyone have a latch for sale; I would like to replace both halves; the part on the hood itself and the part on the upper radiator mount bracket. As an aside, my trunk lid is also stuck closed and the car is going in for a new top on Friday. Any suggestions as how to access the bow release in the trunk?
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Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/MB-1708800560 Genuine Mercedes Hood Latch; Front Upper | 1708800560Genuine Mercedes Hood Safety Catch; Front Lower | 1708800160Don't know if this works found on the web "There is a simple backdoor method to unlock the trunk, try this first before trying to release the locking arm through the right license plate light opening.With the ignition “On” press the “Top Down “ button. While holding the button turn off ignition and hold button 10 seconds. Trunk should unlock." |
Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
In case the cable end will not slide back into your hood release lever, they are for sale in several places on the internet. Just search for Crossfire Hood Release Lever.
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Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
Thanks for the tip. Turning on the ignition to the accessory position, pushing the top down button, turning off the ignition key, and waiting ten seconds to release the top down button worked like a charm. I don't know what that trick does because I could feel the latch working when I tried the key fob, but it did nothing. I don't know how much that tip saved me, but thanks again.
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Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
The latch under the hood , I use white lithium grease. As far as the cable I've been using penetrating oil on both ends ,tape a cotton ball on both ends and soak it with lube it seems to eventually creep into the cable. This maintenance works for about every hinge point on the car, spoiler, hood, doors etc. & flap cables on the roadster. Here's a link for the hood release handle
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/1248800320 |
Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
[QUOTE=dcskmail;981155] The latch under the hood , I use white lithium grease. As far as the cable I've been using penetrating oil on both ends ,tape a cotton ball on both ends and soak it with lube it seems to eventually creep into the cable. This maintenance works for about every hinge point on the car, spoiler, hood, doors etc. & flap cables on the roadster. Here's a link for the hood release handle
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/1248800320[/QUOTE I have no trust in lithium grease, it just sits there. Grease is at its best when it is physically placed between the moving parts. I use light machine oil on the latch, hinges etc. as it flows into gaps. Engine oil around SAE 30 or 40 would be fine. |
Re: Hood release lever broken - replacement
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Originally Posted by dcskmail
(Post 981155)
The latch under the hood , I use white lithium grease. As far as the cable I've been using penetrating oil on both ends ,tape a cotton ball on both ends and soak it with lube it seems to eventually creep into the cable. This maintenance works for about every hinge point on the car, spoiler, hood, doors etc. & flap cables on the roadster. Here's a link for the hood release handle
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/1248800320[/QUOTE I have no trust in lithium grease, it just sits there. Grease is at its best when it is physically placed between the moving parts. I use light machine oil on the latch, hinges etc. as it flows into gaps. Engine oil around SAE 30 or 40 would be fine. I would look into buying Motorcycle Cable Lube for the hood release cable. A search on eBay or Amazon will provide quite a few to choose from. Also available at many local Auto Part Stores. |
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