What's the purpose???
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What's the purpose???
When I pull the hood release, I still can't open the hood. The driver's side still catches. In order to get the hood open, I have to maintain constant pressure on the release (person or improvision).
Does the part on the left side of the latch in the photo below have anything to do with this? I'm referrring to the round plunger. It moves in and out without any resistance.
Does the part on the left side of the latch in the photo below have anything to do with this? I'm referrring to the round plunger. It moves in and out without any resistance.
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Last edited by Grip Grip; 04-14-2014 at 12:13 PM.
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Your plunger is missing it's spring. Go but a new plunger assembly, they are pretty cheap (Approx ~$12) at your dealer. Part #2158800129
These last about 10 years before they explode and break. Mine flew across the garage one day.
These last about 10 years before they explode and break. Mine flew across the garage one day.
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If anyone else needs the spring, I found a used one on ebay for only $999.99.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-12-Mercedes-CL600-S400-CL63-CL65-S63-S65-S550-S600-Hood-Safety-Catch-Spring-/111111169496?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19debde5d8&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-12-Mercedes-CL600-S400-CL63-CL65-S63-S65-S550-S600-Hood-Safety-Catch-Spring-/111111169496?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19debde5d8&vxp=mtr
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If anyone else needs the spring, I found a used one on ebay for only $999.99.
07 12 Mercedes CL600 S400 CL63 CL65 S63 S65 S550 S600 Hood Safety Catch Spring | eBay
07 12 Mercedes CL600 S400 CL63 CL65 S63 S65 S550 S600 Hood Safety Catch Spring | eBay
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