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Old 05-10-2022, 05:00 PM
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Hood cylinder
I just opened my hood to check fluids and when I went to drop it the cylinder will not allow the it back down. It's stuck open. Help!!!

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Old 05-10-2022, 05:12 PM
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Model of vehicle is helpful.
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Old 05-10-2022, 05:24 PM
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I just opened my hood to check fluids and when I went to drop it the cylinder will not allow the it back down. It's stuck open. Help!!!
How stuck is stuck? Just remove it from the anchoring points. Problem solved.
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Old 05-10-2022, 05:24 PM
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Old 05-10-2022, 05:27 PM
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How stuck is stuck? Just remove it from the anchoring points. Problem solved.
The Hood shock is locked in the open position.
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Old 05-10-2022, 05:36 PM
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Old 05-10-2022, 05:39 PM
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The Hood shock is locked in the open position.
Remove it from the anchoring points and replace.
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1 x 87 300D
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1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.
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Old 05-10-2022, 05:49 PM
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Remove it from the anchoring points and replace.
GOT IT. It just needed a little persuasion!!

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