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Originally Posted by mccauleybil
My 1982 300SD (126) is suffering from a balky hood latch. I have searched this discussion group, and several other fairly exhaustively. I have done a google search, to no avail. I am hopeful that someone out there can help me. Specifically, the port side latch does not secure the hood. The starboard side works fine. My cables run free. I have cleaned the latches thoroughly to no relief. I am concerned that the hood will open unexpectedly. Thanks in advance.
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Buffalo, New York = salt/chemicals on the road.
The most common issue is corrosion in the hood latch pivot points.
If it has jammed in the open position = you may be forced to dis-mount them for lubrication and manual exercise.
Read this thread for information on opening your hood.
Hood cable, hood latches, hood release, HELP! cannot open hood!
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