2001 Toyota Corolla Hood Won't Latch

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WOMANDRIVER
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The hood on my 2001 toyota car will not stay latched. When I popped my hood to add washer fluid, the lever inside stayed out. I pushed it back, but now the hood will not latch completely. it raises to the point where you reach in and release the primary latch, but the secondary one that keeps it flush with the fenders, does not latch. What do I have to do to make this work again?
Feb 15, 2006 at 11:05 AM
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It sounds like the latch got accidentally closed with out he hood being shut which happen. Here is a guide that will show you what to do except it is a door but they work off of the same principal.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-door-hood-or-trunk-will-not-close

Check out the diagram (Below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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The hood latch was likely closed accidentally while the hood was open. Reset the latch so it is open and ready to catch, using the same principle as a door or trunk latch that will not close, then shut the hood so the secondary latch seats flush.

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The owner of a 2001 Toyota Corolla says the hood will not stay fully latched after adding washer fluid. The interior release lever stayed out, and after it was pushed back the hood rises to the primary release point but the secondary latch will not hold it flush with the fenders. The expert says the latch was probably closed accidentally with the hood open and points to a door, hood, or trunk latch guide that uses the same principle, along with a diagram.

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