Does your hood close easily?
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2010 E350 Luxury 4Matic
Does your hood close easily?
Hello everyone,
I've noticed that my 2010 E350 hood does not close easily. Dropping the hood from a foot high (as instructed by the owner's manual) or so does not give enough force to close. In fact, the only way I can close it is to latch it and then press HARD down on it on both sides. Sometimes it doesn't latch completely on the drivers side and then I need to repeat.
Is your hood like this? Thanks
I've noticed that my 2010 E350 hood does not close easily. Dropping the hood from a foot high (as instructed by the owner's manual) or so does not give enough force to close. In fact, the only way I can close it is to latch it and then press HARD down on it on both sides. Sometimes it doesn't latch completely on the drivers side and then I need to repeat.
Is your hood like this? Thanks
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Yes, mine is like this, but it's E350 Coupe.
I only realized it a couple weeks ago waiting for a red light when someone pointed my hood to me. Just the passenger side of the hood was not closed properly at the time (Damn dealer... because I just had a problem checked there and hadn't touched the hood myself). Then I found I am not able to just drop-and-close it, as all other cars I owned before. Need to push it hard as you experienced.
I only realized it a couple weeks ago waiting for a red light when someone pointed my hood to me. Just the passenger side of the hood was not closed properly at the time (Damn dealer... because I just had a problem checked there and hadn't touched the hood myself). Then I found I am not able to just drop-and-close it, as all other cars I owned before. Need to push it hard as you experienced.
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Yup. It requires herculean force to close the hood. I've been slamming it down really, really hard. Probably not good. Seems like less chance to scratch paint than trying to press one side or the other closed.
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Hello everyone,
I've noticed that my 2010 E350 hood does not close easily. Dropping the hood from a foot high (as instructed by the owner's manual) or so does not give enough force to close. In fact, the only way I can close it is to latch it and then press HARD down on it on both sides. Sometimes it doesn't latch completely on the drivers side and then I need to repeat.
Is your hood like this? Thanks
I've noticed that my 2010 E350 hood does not close easily. Dropping the hood from a foot high (as instructed by the owner's manual) or so does not give enough force to close. In fact, the only way I can close it is to latch it and then press HARD down on it on both sides. Sometimes it doesn't latch completely on the drivers side and then I need to repeat.
Is your hood like this? Thanks
When I first took delivery, I naturally inspected under the hood. I believe I closed the hood at that time "gently" without noticing the passenger side did not close completely. It was during the evening hours, so the problem was not easily noticed. The following morning I noticed the tell-tale gap on RHS only, and could not get this to close no matter how much additional downward "force" was applied when closing the hood. I took it to the dealer on Sunday (yes, Sunday) and they kept it overnight, gave me a C-Class loaner to use for work on Monday. The service manager assured me that all was needed was an adjusment of the adjuster and catch. I returned Monday evening and everything was good to go. My advice, have the dealer adjust the catch and adjuster, both sides.
While I haven't had the problem since, the E350 hood still takes a bit more force to close than the one foot free-fall drop. I drop it around 2 feet and apply some extra downward force. Now it catches every time.
You probably won't need a special service appointment unless it's keeping you up at night.
Otherwise just have it adjusted at your next service interval. Good luck with the repair.
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The hood design appears to be different from previous models. Both the W204 and the W212 need some force to close the hood, dropping it from some distance does not work. I guess the hood latch can be adjusted to make it lock easier but I don't think one should try to make it work like with the previous models, it would become loose.
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I noticed the same thing - have to "slam" the hood to get all 3 catch areas to engage. Also noticed a slight difference in left and right side of hood when looked at the side above the wheel wells. One side had a more level "gap" than the other side. That was easy to fix by just adjusting the little pad on the frame area below the hood on the side that need adjusting. Odd that the hood, if all three catches do not engage, does not cause a warning in the spedo like leaving a door unlatched.
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The car does have a warning in the speedo if not all catches on the hood are latched. I found this out the 1st day of ownership from closing the hood gently. I called the dealer & was informed that the hood takes more force than most cars to get both sides to latch.
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The hood design appears to be different from previous models. Both the W204 and the W212 need some force to close the hood, dropping it from some distance does not work. I guess the hood latch can be adjusted to make it lock easier but I don't think one should try to make it work like with the previous models, it would become loose.
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i normally close my hoods with both hands fingers spread out and press it down firmly.. i did this to the e350 and it did not closed.. the driver side of the hood was sticking up about 1/2 inch. Trick is (if your not a slammer) press firmly directly on top of the two outside latches at the same time. Should close perfectly..
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I have an E550 and mine was like this from the factory. I corrected the resistance by lubricating the latches and the hinges with grease.
Now it is much easier to close, but as Herbal Incense said, requires pushing down over both latches with your hands when you shut the hood. My 2002 E320 also required this hood closure method.
Now it is much easier to close, but as Herbal Incense said, requires pushing down over both latches with your hands when you shut the hood. My 2002 E320 also required this hood closure method.
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I too had the problem with the hood being slightly open on one side.
I've noticed that several people complain the drivers side, while others like myself have the issue on the passenger side. (assuming we all have left hand drive)
I've tried the "force" closing from the center, but never really worked out.
The Latches on the hood are located on either ends of the grill.
Closing it firmly with hands above the latch area, will close it seamlessly.
I've noticed that several people complain the drivers side, while others like myself have the issue on the passenger side. (assuming we all have left hand drive)
I've tried the "force" closing from the center, but never really worked out.
The Latches on the hood are located on either ends of the grill.
Closing it firmly with hands above the latch area, will close it seamlessly.
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I close mine by slightly slamming it from about 1 ft height. I do this from the middle of the hood where the star used to be. I have a flat badge, which is perfect for hood closing, no finger prints or dents on the hood.
I would not try to press it at latch locations. It is meant to be "slammed".
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The new cars are designed to meet a German safety regulation that requires the hood to slide to the rear and pop up in the back if they hit a pedestrian.
I read that the procedure to close these types of hoods is to press equally down and back on both sides of the front of the hood. You have to do this forcefully.
This should close the hood evenly. Otherwise, you are gonna have a problem.
I read that the procedure to close these types of hoods is to press equally down and back on both sides of the front of the hood. You have to do this forcefully.
This should close the hood evenly. Otherwise, you are gonna have a problem.
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I've found it takes concerted effort and concentration (and a bit of muscle) to close the hood properly.In the early days of my Bluetec I noticed that the hood didn't seem right and it turned out that I hadn't closed it fully.
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i had the same issue tonight with my new 507 hood where i couldnt 'close' the passenger side latch properly.was thinking about paying a visit to the delarship..but brute force did work ! thnx mbworld and the people in the posts !
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I have same problem if we call it this as a problem . I hate to slam the hood but as of yet I have not found any way of closing the hood properly 
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Why I dislike slamming is for fear of damaging hood lifters in long term .I will later check out the manual what's recommended .
. Why I dislike slamming is for fear of damaging hood lifters in long term .I will later check out the manual what's recommended .
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I am obliged to thank you for your recommendations Herbal and BudC , thanks to your tips I no longer need to slam the hood to close it properly
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