Lancer L4-2.4L SOHC (2005)
Hood: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
Symptom Chart
Inspection Procedure 1
Difficult Locking and Unlocking
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the release cable routing condition.
Q: Is the release cable routed correctly?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Repair the release cable, then go to Step 4.
STEP 2. Check the engagement of the hood latch and hood striker.
Q: Are the hood latch and hood striker engaged correctly?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Adjust the hood latch. Then go to Step 4.
STEP 3. Check for proper lubrication of release cable.
Q: Is the release cable properly lubricated?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Lubricate, then go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Does the hood lock operate easily?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1.
Inspection Procedure 2
Uneven Body Clearance
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the clearance around the hood.
Q: Are the apertures between the hood and the adjacent body panels aligned correctly?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Adjust the hood. Then go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Retest the system.
