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Old 02-26-2013, 06:24 PM   #1
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Front hood latch question?..won't pop up...

What makes the hood pop up when you hit the release? Mine releases but barely pops up enough to get my fingers in there.

Thank you, thank you, so very, very much!!

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Old 02-26-2013, 07:34 PM   #2
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me too

Mine just started doing the same, haven't had time to investigate yet.
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Old 02-27-2013, 01:11 PM   #3
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just spry it with a lubricant and open close several times.
WD40 did the job for me.
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just spry it with a lubricant and open close several times.
WD40 did the job for me.
+1 on lube. Works great after that.
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Old 02-28-2013, 06:52 PM   #5
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+1 on lube. Works great after that.
This is the first problem I was able to fix for under $100!!!!!

Thanks!!
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Old 02-28-2013, 07:11 PM   #6
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This is the first problem I was able to fix for under $100!!!!!

Thanks!!
What do you mean?
Didn't you use the WD-40 Porsche audition?
They go for $100.99 a can

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