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Old Jul 1, 2015 | 02:12 PM
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BUSTED MY HOOD

hey folks i got this problem i have a clk320 from 2000
i was trying to open the hood i heard it open UP but saw the lever stuck behind the grille so i forced it down i think, with a screwdriver and now i can no longer close the hood (((((((
what do you think has happened?
please advise
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Old Jul 1, 2015 | 10:05 PM
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Well, that's not a lot of information, but I'm gonna go out on a limb here.

I'm pretty sure what has happened is that you broke it.
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Old Jul 1, 2015 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh K
Well, that's not a lot of information, but I'm gonna go out on a limb here.

I'm pretty sure what has happened is that you broke it.
i checked the locks
the right one doesn;t close up when i push it down could it be it?
replace the right lock?
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Old Jul 3, 2015 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh K
Well, that's not a lot of information, but I'm gonna go out on a limb here.

I'm pretty sure what has happened is that you broke it.
i didn't break ****, man
there are two locks and the latch assembly
this is forum is pathetic. a little wd40 on the lock made it work again. **** YES!!!
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Old Jul 4, 2015 | 08:07 AM
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The forum can help if you provide details, re-read your post. You didn't ask for help on opening or closing your hood.
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