Review on 🔒 Hood Latch Lock + Release Pull Rod Handle for Volkswagen Golf Jetta 2000-2006 - AUTOPA 1J0823509C & 1JD823593B by Jeff Dabney

Installation was easy if you watch a few videos about it. The hood release cable is easily removed on the right side if you unscrew the whole part first. On the left is a cable with a clamp that needs to be removed towards the ground. A clip holds a small sensor in the mechanism. Then there was a tiny zip tie holding the wire from the sensor to the bottom of the mechanism. The zipper was about half an inch from where the sensor meets the front of the mechanism. First clean the old sensor of dirt so you can see the tiny tie. Do not lose the clamp removed from the bottom of the transducer that holds the transducer firmly to the mechanism. I left 2 stars as my hood doesn't close. It closes and the handle releases it, but it doesn't close completely. Only half. I set the height as high as possible and will not block completely. I've been working with cars since the mid 90's so I consider myself a decent road mechanic. I will be driving a partially released car as I am getting rid of the car at the end of the year unless I can lock it up. I gave up today to do other projects. My car is a 2001 Golf GLS engine code AVH.