The hood always seemed to need a bit of convincing, but now it won't latch shut on the left and right sides. The center latch, the least important - is functioning properly.

I've tried a screwdriver to loosen the spring of either side,I've added WD40 lubricant, I've tried playing with the cord via the latch handle / bonnet release latch inside the car - all to no avail.

I've tried to adjust the left and right rubber stopper/posts heights and also tried to adjust the upper hood brackets. Nothing solves it....

With the great challenges there are designing a car, it is absolutely stunning that this minor but important detail is so poorly designed.

If anyone has any ideas, please help - otherwise I think I need to dismantle the entire front end, replace both the left and right latches and the cable. What a g*dd*mn joke!!!!

Thank you

 

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