allenliu47

I have a 99 ES300, and it's time to change oil again. I was in a hurry cuz I'm about to leave on a trip and after we are done I found that the hood won't lock. I realize afterward that my friend jacked up the car right under the radiator. Everything still works fine besides the hood won't lock. Is there a way I could fix this? Thanks.

Hayk

iTrader: (1)

It's hard to tell you what to do without seeing it. As you said, the radiator is probably obstructing the hood. You'll have to bend back whatever is out of shape.

allenliu47

as far as i could tell, there's nothing bent or something, it's just that the hood won't lock

LeX2K

I don't know where exactly on the car your "friend" used as a jack point, but it does sound like something might have got bent in the process. Also check to make sure the hood release latch inside the car has returned to the proper position and not stuck half way.