Hood Latch
07-16-2011, 07:25 PM
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For no money, take the spring out from under the hood (2 easy to remove nuts I think). Keep it in a zip lock in your basement/garage. Wait two weeks and see what happens. I did and the flutter disappeared. No wrangling with parts or spending money on parts and shipping.
Just an idea that is proven.
Just an idea that is proven.
07-16-2011, 10:07 PM
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For no money, take the spring out from under the hood (2 easy to remove nuts I think). Keep it in a zip lock in your basement/garage. Wait two weeks and see what happens. I did and the flutter disappeared. No wrangling with parts or spending money on parts and shipping.
Just an idea that is proven.
Just an idea that is proven.
07-16-2011, 11:12 PM
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I had the same problem with the hood and decided to do some research on this. A few mention that if you just remove the spring, it should stop the fluttering. Another fix is using zip-ties. I do not recall exactly the trick to it, but it's not something you have to snip and re-tie every time you wish to open the hood.
I'll post it if I can find the link again...
I'll post it if I can find the link again...
I would think every few months or so I will be replacing the zipties just due to plastic fatigue being exposed to the elements for so long. But it is a great quick fix.
07-17-2011, 02:22 AM
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X2 on the zip ties. I also took out the hood spring. I have only replaced 1 zip tie iin 8 months. Haven't had a hint of flutter since. Cost was $0.99 for the zip ties. One of the easiest mods yet.
07-17-2011, 04:22 AM
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07-17-2011, 07:36 AM
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I had the same problem with the hood and decided to do some research on this. A few mention that if you just remove the spring, it should stop the fluttering. Another fix is using zip-ties. I do not recall exactly the trick to it, but it's not something you have to snip and re-tie every time you wish to open the hood.
I'll post it if I can find the link again...
I'll post it if I can find the link again...
Removing the spring works!!!