Hood Latch Problem
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Hood Latch Problem
The battery went dead on my 2005 and I had to open the hood to jump it off since the door locks would not open. Found a thread on this forum that helped, which was good because NO ONE could get the doors open.
After loosening the 10MM bolts on the latch I was able to open the hood and jump the car but unfortunately the latch was still attached to the hood and the release cable and I guess a sensor cable became detached.
Before I take it to a shop I wanted to see if I could fix it but I'm not sure what the latch assembly looked like or how it goes back together. Attached are some pictures of what it looks like. If anyone has any closeup pictures pf the assembly or knows how to get this back together it would be greatly appreciated.
After loosening the 10MM bolts on the latch I was able to open the hood and jump the car but unfortunately the latch was still attached to the hood and the release cable and I guess a sensor cable became detached.
Before I take it to a shop I wanted to see if I could fix it but I'm not sure what the latch assembly looked like or how it goes back together. Attached are some pictures of what it looks like. If anyone has any closeup pictures pf the assembly or knows how to get this back together it would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Hood Latch Problem
The battery went dead on my 2005 and I had to open the hood to jump it off since the door locks would not open. Found a thread on this forum that helped, which was good because NO ONE could get the doors open.
After loosening the 10MM bolts on the latch I was able to open the hood and jump the car but unfortunately the latch was still attached to the hood and the release cable and I guess a sensor cable became detached.
Before I take it to a shop I wanted to see if I could fix it but I'm not sure what the latch assembly looked like or how it goes back together. Attached are some pictures of what it looks like. If anyone has any closeup pictures pf the assembly or knows how to get this back together it would be greatly appreciated.
After loosening the 10MM bolts on the latch I was able to open the hood and jump the car but unfortunately the latch was still attached to the hood and the release cable and I guess a sensor cable became detached.
Before I take it to a shop I wanted to see if I could fix it but I'm not sure what the latch assembly looked like or how it goes back together. Attached are some pictures of what it looks like. If anyone has any closeup pictures pf the assembly or knows how to get this back together it would be greatly appreciated.
The key works the old fashioned way, stick it in and turn it.
The key overides the locking system, these cars were designed by Germans not imbeciles.
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From: Kellyville, Ok
Re: Hood Latch Problem
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You would think but my keys(both original) won't go all the way in for whatever reason.I assume something is in the lock. Beyond that however some other posters from the link from a couple of years ago said that without power the pneumatic actuated locks won't work even with the key. I can say this that when I jumped the car the gas filler door opened and the spoiler raised on their own. The key fobs also worked to unlock the doors.
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Re: Hood Latch Problem
You would think but my keys(both original) won't go all the way in for whatever reason.I assume something is in the lock. Beyond that however some other posters from the link from a couple of years ago said that without power the pneumatic actuated locks won't work even with the key. I can say this that when I jumped the car the gas filler door opened and the spoiler raised on their own. The key fobs also worked to unlock the doors.
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From: TOMS RIVER, NJ
Re: Hood Latch Problem
Hi
i know your posting was 9/21. However, i have a similar problem. Due to health problems i was unable to dirve. Battery dien go in car.pulled on lever and
nothing. Lever will not operate hood release. Does not have the tension. Was able to get inside of car using my key. Can you explain about to 10mm socket trick. Please help... P.s. I'm 79. Got a 2006 yellow roadster. Love it.
Thanks,
arnold
i know your posting was 9/21. However, i have a similar problem. Due to health problems i was unable to dirve. Battery dien go in car.pulled on lever and
nothing. Lever will not operate hood release. Does not have the tension. Was able to get inside of car using my key. Can you explain about to 10mm socket trick. Please help... P.s. I'm 79. Got a 2006 yellow roadster. Love it.
Thanks,
arnold
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Re: Hood Latch Problem
Hi
i know your posting was 9/21. However, i have a similar problem. Due to health problems i was unable to dirve. Battery dien go in car.pulled on lever and
nothing. Lever will not operate hood release. Does not have the tension. Was able to get inside of car using my key. Can you explain about to 10mm socket trick. Please help... P.s. I'm 79. Got a 2006 yellow roadster. Love it.
Thanks,
arnold
i know your posting was 9/21. However, i have a similar problem. Due to health problems i was unable to dirve. Battery dien go in car.pulled on lever and
nothing. Lever will not operate hood release. Does not have the tension. Was able to get inside of car using my key. Can you explain about to 10mm socket trick. Please help... P.s. I'm 79. Got a 2006 yellow roadster. Love it.
Thanks,
arnold
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