BrahmanLex

Hi, Just bought 2010 GS350 AWD CPO with 26k miles. I have to almost slam the hood to close it. Is this normal? The dealer says the hood is fine and this car was not involved in front-end collision. Thanks!

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

could be the latch is off slightly or the bump stops are set too high

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

I always have to slam not like mallet type slamming but with some good enough force.

BrahmanLex

from all the research I've done and how light the hood is, I guess this is the way this car is designed.
much different from BMW hood where you just drop it to close.

Boron

Not enough momentum to self close - needs a bit of a firm hand.

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

Pushing on the hood is an easy way to denting the hood. What I do, 6"-12" above the latch I drop it.

Also you can lube the latch and the hook with grease that will help locking it.

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

Huge difference, its the weight I think as my X5 I can just drop it and it will snap shut but my GS feels lighter when I close the hood which requires more force to shut.

BinaryJay

Hood is light, and aluminum.... I have two dents caused by falling acorns parked on the street once to prove it. I never have to slam it but you have to do more than just drop it... kind of like closing a door.

Boron

Depends on where you push.
Over the latch is reinforced/sturdier, and no-one is suggesting it be leaned into, just a firm action.
I guess the lack of threads containing revelations of having damaged the bonnet by being forceful would seem to indicate most of us have managed to get the measure of it, without too much of a problem.

gs4thirty

the hood does need more force to close then many other cars, its pretty light on my gs430

designo

iTrader: (6)

Strange, I just drop it and it closes just fine.

c-low

iTrader: (1)

nope set it down then just press down.. no slamming needed

worker

for me... close the hood softly, than to close the last latch i spread my hands evenly on the hood close to the edge and close to the latch and press fast hard down.