Hood Latch Issues

[arnabio]

Thanks for all the input! I'm going to call the dealer as soon as I get home and see if I can pick one up. I'm doing my best to get this figured out soon as I'm driving from Philly to Denver in a couple weeks and I'd like easy access to my engine bay just in case. I'm not too worried, though, as I can open the hood if someone lifts up on it while I pull the release or I pull the release, wedge something between the bumper and the hood, then pull the release again.

Thanks again,

Aaron

edit: Oh and I think I'll also add a release cable (as I've got plenty of bicycle cable around) that I can access without the hood release inside working - just in case.

[TipTopTommyT]

Man I'm glad I found this thread....having the EXACT same problem as many in the thread: driver's side latch won't release hood. I will try adding something to bumper to create more tension. Will be a cheap fix if it works!

[rich68cls]

I have a 1999 V70 GLT with 106,000 miles on it. It is my second one of this exact same model. Still kick myself for getting rid of the first one !!

I had the same problem with my hood latch sticking, but only the right side stuck, and operating the lever a second time didn't help.

As a test run, to see if it was indeed the rubber bumper on the underside of the hood, using a section of old garden hose (one of the cheap ones) I cut out a square about the same size as the bumper and taped it the the plastic piece under the hood that the bumpers rest on.

It worked beautifully, and one day I might even get around to doing something a little more permanent. At least now I don't havve to call a neighbor to help me open the hood !!

This latch issue occured at the same time as my power steering fluid leak.....a real pain !!

[TipTopTommyT]

Well I finally got around to adjusting the latch down....the hood now releases about 4 out of 5 times....which is much better than 0 out of 5. I can't adjust it down any further so my next step will be to glue a rubber gasket or washer to the bumper.

Thanks for all the input in this thread....BIG HELP.

[jcmahoney]

I've had this happen before too but pulling the lever under the driver's side dash would get it loose for me. I really have not messed with the latches on my car. The only thing I've done is beef up the rubber bumpers (they do seem to become thinner after several years) so that the hood doesn't rattle over bumps (which first I thought was some type of strut or front end suspension issue).

This post is wonderful Where can one find these bumpers?

[rich68cls]

Replace the rubber bumpers. They are available at the dealer. I replaced both for less than $5.00.