hurst2001

Got 2007 lt and my hood latch will not lock down the hood all the way tight and I try to adjust the hood bumpers and some times it works and when I pop the hood again and try to lock it down no go .. so my question is should get a another latch assembly it is a 2006 with the electric hook up .. are the years the same latch ?

donbrew

As far as I know all years with RVS are the same and all years without RVS are the same.
There is some adjustment at the mounting bolts.

RJ_RS_SS_350

Is the problem with the latch? Or that the hood adjustment bumpers don't stay at the level you adjust them to?

hurst2001

I have to say it’s the latch assembly we’re it won’t lock down the hood and did spray it with silicone to make work better .. when pop the hood again then it won’t hold the hood down to a lock position.. I think the bumpers are fine but just won’t lock tight ..

PulpFriction

Sticking cable maybe? Make sure the cable and latch mechanism are returning completely when you let go of the release lever.

I have Buick with a hood that needs a pretty good slam or it will pop up at some random time underway, hours or weeks later.

Oldblue

I removed the grille then loosen the latch mount bolts slightly and adjust the height of the hood, and tighten the bolts. Open hood and check to confirm your adjustment is good.

hurst2001

thanks old blue .. I’m going to spray latch down with oil and see if loosen up the catch lever from being rusted and adjust it better .. went to the boneyard and pick up a latch if I can’t get the one on car to work .. thanks guys for the help !

hurst2001

Got it fixed Aline the hood bumpers and sprayed the latch with penetrating oil works great .. know I got a extra out of boneyard if anybody needs lol ..

Oldblue

Post the spare in the new Marketplace, is it for a remote start, or non remote start HHR?

hurst2001

the part number is for a 2007 and has electric hookup .. so yes I think it’s for remote start which I have ..