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Hood release cable - adjustable?
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Hood release cable - adjustable?
98' 4runner - my hood will not shut correctly - it does not lock down (as matter of fact I failed NJ inspection because of it) I have to stick a screwdriver in there an pop the latch over.
I removed the hood latch assembly and degreased it but still have the problem.
I think my hood release cable may be the problem, when I pull the latch release under the dash it sticks "out" (I dont think that is right I am pretty sure it is supposed to snap closed) I guess there may be too much slack in the cable.
I see no way to adjust the slack out of the cable though?
I removed the hood latch assembly and degreased it but still have the problem.
I think my hood release cable may be the problem, when I pull the latch release under the dash it sticks "out" (I dont think that is right I am pretty sure it is supposed to snap closed) I guess there may be too much slack in the cable.
I see no way to adjust the slack out of the cable though?
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Yeah, I did'nt think of it that way, thanks all!
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My 98 4runner has the same problem and has been like that for a couple of years. I have used tons of lube and penetrating oil on it and had some one help me keep resetting it as I worked it in, only to have it sieze up again in a couple of days. I just keep a large screwdriver beside the drivers seat now and have taught everyone in the family where to push the latch if they ever have to open it.
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I have the same issue with my '02. Lubing doesn't seem to help, and I have to stick a screw driver in there to snap the latch back. It would be nice if there was an easy fix for this.
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