Hood won't close...any suggestions

[SilviaDoctrine]

I have an aftermarket s14 hood, and it closed fine. However, last night I tried to pop the hood to adjust my headlights, but it wouldn't open. So I reached under the hood, and popped the lever, and the hood opened. Now I can't close the hood (hood won't lock). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Vision Garage]

Maybe adjust the bolts where the hood bolts on to the hinges.

Misalignment will do that to you.

And its thats not it, check the engagement of the latch.

[HS13KLS]

is your car slammed?

i had/have that problem with my s13..

it ate through my hood latch wire..

check that

[SilviaDoctrine]

The car is lowered, but not slammed, and I just lowered it 3 days ago, so I don't think thats the problem. I think its the engagement, because the locking mechanism is locked in a shut position. Anyone know how to unlock that?

Thanks for the input so far, I really appreciate it!

[GreenMNTDDc5]

X2^

Having the same problem, any suggestions?

[KendallH]

1. Take hood off like a boss

2. Hoodpins (if you have an FRP/carbon hood this should be on already)

But really, my s13 did this once, the actual bracket for the hood latch bent and it was keeping the hood from locking into position.

[Briou]

a little off topic but do you really need pins for frp or carbon fiber hoods?