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Hood wouldn't latch...found the culprit

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 18trdsport, Feb 27, 2024.

  1. Feb 27, 2024 at 6:34 PM
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    18trdsport

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    18trdsport [OP] Well-Known Member

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    This happened a few weeks ago. I just filled up at the gas station and popped the hood to check the oil. When I went to shut the hood, it wouldn't latch shut. I messed around with the latch for 15-20 minutes, tried to reset the latch with a screwdriver. Watched several Youtube videos to help troubleshoot. The cable tension seemed fine. I was beating my head against a wall :frusty:

    Then I looked past the latch to the return spring and saw this...

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    Yup...a little rock got stuck underneath the latch spring.
     
    18trdsport, Feb 27, 2024
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