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SilviaDoctrine · 11-21-2008, 05:57 PM

I have an aftermarket s14 hood, and it closed fine. However, last night I tried to pop the hood to adjust my headlights, but it wouldn't open. So I reached under the hood, and popped the lever, and the hood opened. Now I can't close the hood (hood won't lock). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

*Vision Garage* · 11-21-2008, 06:08 PM

Maybe adjust the bolts where the hood bolts on to the hinges.

Misalignment will do that to you.

And its thats not it, check the engagement of the latch.

HS13KLS · 11-21-2008, 06:32 PM

is your car slammed?

i had/have that problem with my s13..

it ate through my hood latch wire..

check that

SilviaDoctrine · 11-21-2008, 07:20 PM

The car is lowered, but not slammed, and I just lowered it 3 days ago, so I don't think thats the problem. I think its the engagement, because the locking mechanism is locked in a shut position. Anyone know how to unlock that?

Thanks for the input so far, I really appreciate it!

11-21-2008, 05:57 PM	#1
SilviaDoctrine Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Real O.C. Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (1)	Hood won't close...any suggestions I have an aftermarket s14 hood, and it closed fine. However, last night I tried to pop the hood to adjust my headlights, but it wouldn't open. So I reached under the hood, and popped the lever, and the hood opened. Now I can't close the hood (hood won't lock). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

11-21-2008, 06:08 PM	#2
Vision Garage Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USDM Land Posts: 1,699 Trader Rating: (7)	Maybe adjust the bolts where the hood bolts on to the hinges. Misalignment will do that to you. And its thats not it, check the engagement of the latch. __________________

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11-21-2008, 06:32 PM	#3
HS13KLS Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: illinois Age: 20 Posts: 825 Trader Rating: (10)	is your car slammed? i had/have that problem with my s13.. it ate through my hood latch wire.. check that

11-21-2008, 07:20 PM	#4
SilviaDoctrine Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Real O.C. Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (1)	The car is lowered, but not slammed, and I just lowered it 3 days ago, so I don't think thats the problem. I think its the engagement, because the locking mechanism is locked in a shut position. Anyone know how to unlock that? Thanks for the input so far, I really appreciate it!

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