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Old 04-13-2014, 11:42 PM
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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.


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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.
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Originally Posted by awiner
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.


Thank you very much.
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same **** on mine when i bought it. easy fix
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Hmmm I might have the same issue
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Part came in today. Installation took less than 5 minutes.






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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
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Originally Posted by Grip Grip
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
Thank goodness for the Free Shipping!

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