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Discussion in '348/355' started by porscheracer01, Jun 4, 2008.

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  1. porscheracer01

    porscheracer01 Formula Junior

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    #1 porscheracer01, Jun 4, 2008
    My front hood does not lock because of the passenger lock mechanism (right lock). I notice the spring tension was a tad loose vs the left lock. Anyone know how to tighten the tension or fix the lock?
     
  2. Miltonian

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    #2 Miltonian, Jun 4, 2008
    The first thing you should check is to look under the dashboard on the right side and find the back-up/safety release lever for opening the right-side latch to the front hood. Make sure that the handle is pushed all of the way back into the cable housing. If it's part way out, the latch will not catch as easily as it should.

    There is also an adjustment possible on the hoop-shaped catch on the underside of the lid, it's double-nutted, but it should never go out of adjustment once it's set.
     
  3. BT

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    #3 BT, Jun 4, 2008
    I would check the adjustment of the U shaped catch. Mine was a little out when I got my car, and it is still a little on the tight side.
    :)
    BT
     
  4. porscheracer01

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    #4 porscheracer01, Jun 4, 2008

    Will do and thanks for the advise..
     

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