1996 Accord Hood Closure Problem

Discussion in 'Accord' started by jp, Jan 23, 2004.

  1. jp

    jp Guest

    My Accord hood will not lock close. The hood opener mechanism (in the car
    under the dash) is very loose.

    No accidents that I know of.

    How to I get the hood to lock close?

    Thanks.
     
    jp, Jan 23, 2004
    #1
  2. jp

    Tegger® Guest


    The latch under the hood is corroded and sticky.

    Get some WD-40 and give the underhood latch mechanism a good soak, then let
    the hood slam shut. Then lift it up and drop it again several more times.
    You're trying to shock the latch into moving again. Once it starts locking
    again, pull the dash lever back and forth repeately to loosen the latch up
    more.

    Give the latch regular doses of WD-40 to prevent a recurrence.
     
    Tegger®, Jan 23, 2004
    #2
  3. jp

    Alex Rodriguez Guest

    Try spraying a little wd-40 on the lock mechaism while working the
    opening mechanism. You will probably need a helper unless you have reall
    long arms. :)
     
    Alex Rodriguez, Jan 23, 2004
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