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Hood Latch Sticking

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Old 02-22-16, 03:18 PM
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Default Hood Latch Sticking

As the title states, my hood wont close.

I have to go inside my car and force the steel cable forward to release some tension on the hood release.

I have used wd40 and other lubes but its still sticking.

Any thoughts?
Old 02-22-16, 09:13 PM
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You could replace the hood release cable.

I had this same issue on my old GS300. It is impossible to lubricate the entire cable, it could be sticking at any point along the way.
Old 02-23-16, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by PandaGS300
Any thoughts?
yes, stop making new threads and go read.....then go replace your hood cable
Old 02-23-16, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by sakataj
yes, stop making new threads and go read.....then go replace your hood cable
Thanks captain.
Old 02-23-16, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by PandaGS300
Thanks captain.
we shall see
Old 02-24-16, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by sakataj
we shall see
Funny is you are on the thread about the same issue hahaha
Old 02-24-16, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by PandaGS300
Funny is you are on the thread about the same issue hahaha
yup like 7 years ago and i didnt make a new thread for it like you have for every issue that arises... i searched, found a thread, and then posted in it

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...placement.html

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