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Old 11-05-2013, 06:49 PM
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Suddenly my hood will not stay up. When I lift it up it just falls down. This has never been a problem before.

I would greatly appreciate any ideas or insight as to what the problem could be.

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Old 11-06-2013, 05:29 PM
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Probably the gas springs (they look like shocks) went flat.

Volvo # 3526163, Stabilus # 6512AJ, or Sachs #SG315006

Others are on the aftermarket, some may not last long.
 
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You can also move the red latches on the supports and open the hood 90 degrees.
 
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Old 11-06-2013, 06:42 PM
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You can see the hood extension process here at 4:48.

 
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Old 11-06-2013, 07:15 PM
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Thanks everyone for your information. I really appreciate it.
 
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