Hood won't close

sd88supra · 03-06-2010, 08:02 PM

Whenever I close my hood, I don't hear nor feel the closing mechanism snap shut and it becomes annoying because the hood will open when I hit a bump. I was wondering if anyone had any issues and knew what to look for. I can't actually see what goes inside because it's closed. I may just have to put a light and a camera to see. Help appreciated.

cre · 03-06-2010, 09:21 PM

Are you familiar with how the latch operates? If so hold a screwdriver horizontally and press it down into the latch where the loop on the hood would usually enter... When the latch rotor closes behind it try to lift up... if the rotor turns freely and allows you to lift the screwdriver back out you'll need to replace the latch; if the rotor is missing the portion which is supposed to swing around and close the opening behind the screwdriver, replace the latch. If the rotor closes behind the screwdriver and does not open back up when you try to pull the screwdriver back up the inspect the loop on the hood (to ake sure it's not broken free and moving) and try lowering the hood stops a 1/4".

If you're not familiar with how the mechanism works... talk to a locksmith.

03-06-2010, 08:02 PM	#1
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	Hood won't close Whenever I close my hood, I don't hear nor feel the closing mechanism snap shut and it becomes annoying because the hood will open when I hit a bump. I was wondering if anyone had any issues and knew what to look for. I can't actually see what goes inside because it's closed. I may just have to put a light and a camera to see. Help appreciated. __________________ -1987 5 spd N/A with TEMS: low miles! All stock with the exception of electric fans and an '89 front bumper, Yokohama 225/50/16 with stock rims. It's a mess and in the garage. -1987 5 spd Turbo with TEMS: miss-matched tires, needs lots of work, but it runs! Project car. -1988 N/A auto targa: all stock except 18" rims with Falken 265/35/18 in rear and 225/35/18 in front; daily driver. Last edited by sd88supra; 03-06-2010 at 08:11 PM. Reason: grammar

03-06-2010, 09:21 PM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Are you familiar with how the latch operates? If so hold a screwdriver horizontally and press it down into the latch where the loop on the hood would usually enter... When the latch rotor closes behind it try to lift up... if the rotor turns freely and allows you to lift the screwdriver back out you'll need to replace the latch; if the rotor is missing the portion which is supposed to swing around and close the opening behind the screwdriver, replace the latch. If the rotor closes behind the screwdriver and does not open back up when you try to pull the screwdriver back up the inspect the loop on the hood (to ake sure it's not broken free and moving) and try lowering the hood stops a 1/4". If you're not familiar with how the mechanism works... talk to a locksmith. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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