Problem With Hood Not Locking Down Completely (Hood Latch Doesn't

[topgun129]

Hi,

So I'm having a slight issue with my 98 Lexus GS300.

When I go to close the hood and push down all the way the lock doesn't engage and because of that the hood remain open. Basically it remains opens to the point as if I pulled the handle/lever inside the car to open the hood.

Has anybody had this issue occur before? I sprayed wd40 on the lock/latch area (which sits right above the horn) but that hasn't done much.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

[squeaks]

Hi,

So I'm having a slight issue with my 98 Lexus GS300.

When I go to close the hood and push down all the way the lock doesn't engage and because of that the hood remain open. Basically it remains opens to the point as if I pulled the handle/lever inside the car to open the hood.

Has anybody had this issue occur before? I sprayed wd40 on the lock/latch area (which sits right above the horn) but that hasn't done much.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

I have the same issue, what I have to do is get under the dash and use needle nose pliers to push the latch cable back towards the engine bay. What my problem is and sounds like yours is the cable is getting stuck. the only real fix for it is a new cable.