Hood latch or cable? (1 Viewer)

[tpscruisers]

hood won't close and the release won't snap back. I can remove the hood latch to pull the cable taught, reinstall, and close/release the hood...but it only works once. Is the spring in the latch not moving the cable properly or is the cable stretched out?

 

[I Lean]

Either the spring in the latch, or more likely just rust/dirt gumming up the mechanism. Try cleaning/lubricating until the latch moves easily. (that's the cheapest, easiest first step anyway)

 

[tpscruisers]

Thanks. Any recommendations on the best way to clean and lubricate it

 

[blatant]

Block around the mechanism for splash / overspray. Wd40 is a great cleaner. As is walmart purple power or castrol super clean ( dilute the castrol)

Spray the shiit out of it, let it sit a bit and then hose it off on jet. Let it dry over night or so depending on location ( southwest, an hour or two, given summer heat) and lube with teflon.

This would be my first run option.

 

[tpscruisers]

Thanks. Definitely rather try this than replace

 

[JMan5000]

How did this end up working for you? I have the same problem and it's quite frustrating.

 

[tpscruisers]

How did this end up working for you? I have the same problem and it's quite frustrating.

I had to change out the cable to resolve my issue. It was stretched out, but easier to replace than I expected. The hood latch continues to get caught up every now and again but works fine if I keep it greased up.

 

[e9999]

Sounds like it's the trigger arming that was the problem. Odd a stretched cable would have caused that. Yes, keep it all well lubed. You don't want to be in a situation where you can't open the hood any more... See a thread of mine out here someplace.

 

[JMan5000]

I had to change out the cable to resolve my issue. It was stretched out, but easier to replace than I expected. The hood latch continues to get caught up every now and again but works fine if I keep it greased up.

Thank you - for some reason I remembered the prices being astronomical...but the latch assembly and cable can all be had for around $85 or so and I could do it myself. Running the cable will take some patience, but nothing too difficult I hope.

 

[tpscruisers]

In hindsight, I wish I changed the latching mechanism at the same time but I found the release cable for about $30 and decided to start with that (being cheap). I’d do both for $85 and never worry about a stuck hood again.