Help hood release...oil change

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02-27-09, 10:22 AM

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Had this happen on mine and it was broke from the open lever. Took my car to Toyota to do ball joints/tie rods and they fixed it without even telling me LOL. Came out to my car the next day to check my oil like that's whats up LOL

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02-27-09, 07:49 PM

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They should be responsible for that problem. Go consult with them. Your latch is locked that is why it is not closing.

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02-27-09, 08:03 PM

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Dakrri,
Same problem here. Let us know how you make out. Toyota garage quoted me $225 to replace the cable but the cable itself is only like $30. I'm going to try lubing it first but I'd love to see a DIY on replacing it. I haven't seen one here or on LOC. Good luck.

Matt

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03-02-09, 09:48 AM

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They should be responsible for that problem. Go consult with them. Your latch is locked that is why it is not closing.

um good luck on that...they not gonna fix it...it is a normal wear and tear item on our car that has a normal issue. its just a cable.... $35

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have u looked sir?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...placement.html

the price he quotes is about the same price i paid for my cable bout 30-40...cost me another 40 to have it put on!

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03-03-09, 09:49 AM

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I took it apart over the weekend. 3-10mm bolts and there is a round nut-type thing in the middle of the latch, I had to grasp that with a pliers....and it turned off like a nut.

Then I sprayed a cleaner in it followed by wd-40. It works fine now, but I will replace the cable when it warms up. July.....

Thanks you all for the great advice

dakrri

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03-03-09, 01:53 PM

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Thanks you all for the great advice

dakrri

you'll be lucky for this "band-aid" to last till july...but least for now it is working

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03-03-09, 03:22 PM

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Sheboygan...40-miles north of Milwaukee.

Waiting for a large snow storm that is suppose to hit in an hour or so.

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Have fun with that, probably the same one that just came through MN. Snowing really hard and fast with a bunch of thunder. I brushed off my windows and by the time I was done they were completely covered again. Couldn't see a warehouse 1/2 a block away!

I am too from the Milwaukee area!! We got some but mainly lake effect!
We northern guys gotta stick together!