when i raise the hood up it want stay up it will come back down what is the cause and how can i fix it?
Feb 21, 2015 at 5:59 PM
2007 Toyota Camry hood
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY
JOE1953
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CARADIODOC
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Replace the hood props. The gas charge leaks out over time, and what IS still in them becomes less effective in cold weather. Any auto parts store or hardware store has replacements.
Feb 21, 2015 at 6:11 PM
CJ MEDEVAC
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LOOKS LIKE YOU PROBABLY NEED TWO OF THESE
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/strong-arm-lift-support-b6333/20940243-P?searchTerm=lift+support
THEY ARE EZ TO INSTALL, SOME SNAP IN, OTHERS REQUIRE SOME SMALL TOOLS (TORX/ ALLEN WRENCH/ PHILLIPS/ ETC)
IT MAY REQUIRE TWO PEOPLE TO HOLD THINGS UP, SOME AUTO STORES WILL ASSIST IN INSTALLATION
LEMME KNOW HOW IT GOES
THE MEDIC
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/strong-arm-lift-support-b6333/20940243-P?searchTerm=lift+support
THEY ARE EZ TO INSTALL, SOME SNAP IN, OTHERS REQUIRE SOME SMALL TOOLS (TORX/ ALLEN WRENCH/ PHILLIPS/ ETC)
IT MAY REQUIRE TWO PEOPLE TO HOLD THINGS UP, SOME AUTO STORES WILL ASSIST IN INSTALLATION
LEMME KNOW HOW IT GOES
THE MEDIC
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Feb 21, 2015 at 6:18 PM
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