My hood wont close
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The cable is prolly stuck so on mine I have to pull the cable manually. You can follow the cable under the hood from where it locks the hood into place all the way up and pull on it above the headlight. tough to explain actually but it is there.
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Originally Posted by NICKGS4
had the same problem on my GS, replaced hood latch and solved problem-cost around $40.00(DIY)
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I had this problem also. I fixed it by manually pushing the cable back in from the hood release lever inside the cabin.
I learned to avoid this problem by not pulling on the release lever with too much force, just use enough strength to release the hood.
I learned to avoid this problem by not pulling on the release lever with too much force, just use enough strength to release the hood.
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$64 replace the cable + $94 Lexus labor = gave me peace of mind.
I tried doing it myself...always had problems days/weeks later...always worried
so I just took it in to the dealer. They are now respnsible if anything breaks or goes wrong..
the hood shutting experience is like brand new.
I tried doing it myself...always had problems days/weeks later...always worried
so I just took it in to the dealer. They are now respnsible if anything breaks or goes wrong..
the hood shutting experience is like brand new.
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well, I have ordered the latch, and mechanic ordered the cable cause he feels that is the problem, so guess I'll replace both, cable will come quicker though, latch I got on ebay
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Has anyone replaced the cable themselves? Is it difficult?
I've had the latch assembly off and it looks OK. The dealer says I need to replace the cable. Here's the good part. They want $350 to do it. The part is around $50.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
99 GS300
I've had the latch assembly off and it looks OK. The dealer says I need to replace the cable. Here's the good part. They want $350 to do it. The part is around $50.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
99 GS300