1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Can I buy a new hood latch trigger spring or do I need a whole new hood latch?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Banksy, Apr 11, 2020.

Tags:
  1. Banksy

    Banksy Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2020
    415
    132
    0
    Location:
    Lancaster Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    2021 Prius Prime
    Model:
    LE
    The hood on my gen two wouldn't close properly

    After taking it apart I noticed the larger spring inside of the latch had rusted and broke


    I've seen entire latch assemblies on Amazon for like 20 bucks. However I just need the spring and it'll work

    I can't find one specific to a gen 2 Prius on eBay or Amazon... So it's making me wonder if maybe they all use similar ones?

    If someone could direct me where to look I'd appreciate it.
     
    #1 Banksy, Apr 11, 2020
  2. MickyMatter

    MickyMatter Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2015
    260
    166
    0
    Location:
    Germany
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    II
    Look here to find the original part numbers: TOYOTA PRIUSNHW20L-AHEEBW - BODY - HOOD LOCK HINGE | Japan Parts EU

    As they exist, there also should be the separate springs to buy.
    If you don't find them to buy anywhere and have to improvise, I would say, that WD is the wire diameter in mm and CW maybe the number if windings. Similar springs should show a similar characteristic. Screenshot_20200412-043316_Firefox.jpg Screenshot_20200412-043604_Firefox.jpg

    SM-G950F ?
     
    #2 MickyMatter, Apr 11, 2020
    UggaDugga and Elektroingenieur like this.
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)