2001 Honda Accord hood lock

2001 HONDA ACCORD
78,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAKSPRAT
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hood will not stay locked only the safety latch keeps hood from flying open thank you
Apr 3, 2010 at 11:31 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi jaksprat,

There are 3 possible conditions.
1. The latch is bad.
2. The cable is not returning fully.
3. The latch is out of adjustment.
Apr 5, 2010 at 12:43 PM
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