ford mustang-i replaced the hood brackets because they were bent. Now when i shut my hood it will only catch the first latch. it sits right above the bottom latch that holds it completely down. what could i do to fix that?
2006-08-16 15:04:13 · 11 answers · asked by Metal 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like you need to adjust the latch up or down so the "striker" Hood catch loop pushes the hook around and latches. Or something you did not notice is bent like the hood hinges, Hood itself or the latch loop pushed into the hood from slamming.
2006-08-16 15:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mounted to the radiator is the latch assembly.
Loosen the four bolts that hold the latch in place and slide it up about 3\8" and tighten the bolts snugly.
Try the hood again.
Reajust as necessary.
This may take some time...trial and error.
Then, tighten them good.
To align the latch bar on the hood, do the same thing.
2006-08-16 15:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wel i would guess that the spring in the latch is either worn out orsomehow rusted over or maybe the whole thing need a little lubrication, open up the hood and wiggle the latch and use your judgment also look at what the latch latches to and see if it's worn out wichis another probability
2006-08-16 15:10:29 · answer #3 · answered by halofreak172 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. Rivera - did you find a way to open the hood? I can get to the latch under the hood, but moving it does nothing. It seems to be stuck on something.
2016-03-27 05:07:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try and open the trunk, stand on your head and what everyone else said above because yes its either out of alignment or your hood latch handle is still extended a little and not letting it latch correctly
2006-08-16 15:18:09 · answer #5 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adjust those hood stops lower, and like another person said, spray some lube on that second catch. Makes it easier to pop the hood too.
2006-08-16 15:12:09 · answer #6 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it needs to be re-adjusted so that it goes down far enough to catch on it good,,and you may have to adjust the other latch up some to meet it,,i hope this help,s.
2006-08-16 15:10:03 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bolts that hold the latch on can be loosened to adjust it
2006-08-16 15:15:18 · answer #8 · answered by nathansi01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spray it with wd40 good . check to see if the cable inside is in the closed position to sometimes they will stick back when you pull them out
2006-08-16 15:09:25 · answer #9 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure the hood is aligned right.
2006-08-16 15:09:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋