INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Difficult Locking and Unlocking: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- STEP 1. Check the release cable routing condition.
Q: Is the release cable routing condition good?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO: Repair the release cable. Then go to Step 4.
- STEP 2. Check the engagement of the hood latch and hood striker.
Q: Are the hood latch and hood striker engaged correctly?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO: Adjust the hood latch (Refer to HOOD ). Then go to Step 4.
- STEP 3. Check for proper lubrication of release cable.
Q: Is the release cable properly lubricated?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO: Lubricate, then go to Step 4.
- STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Does the hood lock operate easily?
YES : The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1.