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Cadillac & LaSalle Club Forums => General Discussion => Topic started by: 60eldo on July 20, 2025, 09:05:28 PM

Title: 1960 Hood Opens on highway why
Post by: 60eldo on July 20, 2025, 09:05:28 PM
So Im in my driveway and shut the hood, and check it. Its closed. So I go on the highway and it opens, thanks GOD the safty held it , but its scarey. Can anyone help me here. Is it this thing that needs adjustment where my finger is?
Title: Re: 1960 Hood Opens on highway why
Post by: Moody on July 20, 2025, 09:32:22 PM
I would look at the latch first. The striker is probably fine if it closes and latches. The latch spring, or if the latch is worn and not holding, is most likely your problem.
Title: Re: 1960 Hood Opens on highway why
Post by: Michael Petti on July 21, 2025, 06:14:24 AM
I ahree about the latch. Make sure it's lubricated as it may not be moving all the way for a solid close.
Title: Re: 1960 Hood Opens on highway why
Post by: David Greenburg on July 21, 2025, 02:10:28 PM
I don't have mine in front of me, but isn't there a bit of adjustment on the latch?