Hood latch issue
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Hood latch issue
Hi Guys,
I'm banging my head over this issue. Ever since i bought my car the driver side hood latch was a problem child. I decided enough of it and could not bare to see that side of the hoop bumping up and down on the highway. I purchased a new oem latch with no results. I tried lowering and increasing the height using the small hood adjuster next to the latch, but it will not clamp down. I cannot feel it clamping into anything when I push down or it feels that way compared to the other side. I've owned quite a few 210 and 208's in the past which would take some effort to close on one side. I refuse to lift the hood up high as many do and try to close it that way.
I cannot succumb to the dealership on this one, if anyone could offer up some insight it would be very much appreciated!! Thanks, -Rob
I'm banging my head over this issue. Ever since i bought my car the driver side hood latch was a problem child. I decided enough of it and could not bare to see that side of the hoop bumping up and down on the highway. I purchased a new oem latch with no results. I tried lowering and increasing the height using the small hood adjuster next to the latch, but it will not clamp down. I cannot feel it clamping into anything when I push down or it feels that way compared to the other side. I've owned quite a few 210 and 208's in the past which would take some effort to close on one side. I refuse to lift the hood up high as many do and try to close it that way.
I cannot succumb to the dealership on this one, if anyone could offer up some insight it would be very much appreciated!! Thanks, -Rob
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thanks for that. without the VIN or other added information, out of an abundance
of caution, I always ask because from my experience, there is an even chance
that parts change, improved, etc from TSB/complaints and other conditions.
With a broad and general description, you can spin your wheels trying to gain
traction in the Workshop Information System
of caution, I always ask because from my experience, there is an even chance
that parts change, improved, etc from TSB/complaints and other conditions.
With a broad and general description, you can spin your wheels trying to gain
traction in the Workshop Information System
