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    4. : Why doesn't the hood of the Volkswagen Passat open?

Why doesn't the hood of the Volkswagen Passat open?
Years 2005-2010

Answer

If the hood of the Volkswagen Passat does not open, it is possible that the lever that allows it to open is damaged; the problem could also be due to damage to the lock actuator in the lower part of the hood.
Posted on: 7 April 2023 by ScegliAuto

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