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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 05:15 PM
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Hood keep popping open

Recently, I have been noticing my hood keep opening by itself. Why is this happening?
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 09:49 PM
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is it actually latching shut? make sure the latch itself isnt stuck and dirty.
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 11:14 PM
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It is latching shut. Isn't it crazy. It happened to me at least 3-4 times.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 07:17 AM
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The latch apparently isn't fully engaging.
Try cleaning and adjust it for a tighter fit as necessary.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 12:55 PM
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Do you feel resistance when pulling the release handle ?
I would try some WD-40 on the latch and cable, if that didn't work then I wouldn't take a chance driving it at high speeds or at all until you get another hood latch or know exactly whats causing it, Had a terrible experience with a hood opening up before.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 05:14 PM
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I will spray some wd-40.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 3.2TLc
The latch apparently isn't fully engaging.
Try cleaning and adjust it for a tighter fit as necessary.
That would be my guess, most likely from dirt/grease/grime
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