2000 Honda Odyssey HOOD LATCH

2000 HONDA ODYSSEY
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MRGRAY
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I hit a low concrete barrier going approx.10 mph. Afterward the hood won't close at the sides and seems to be hitting the latching mechanism (the part that is mounted on the body, not the hood it's self), as though the latch has moved up about 3/4 of an inch. There isn't any obvious damage to the surrounding braces. Is that latch height adjustable?
Sep 29, 2008 at 8:53 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi mrgray,

The latch is adjustable but the movement is limited.

You need to check the lower portion of the cross panel for misalgnment due to the impact. It could have been pushed upwards by the impact.
Oct 11, 2008 at 3:17 PM
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