What's the reason for the Li ONE hood not closing properly?

[MiaLynn]

The reason why the Li ONE hood cannot be closed may be due to a damaged hood lock. Main requirements: Heat insulation, sound insulation, lightweight, and high rigidity. Structure: It adopts a skeleton form, consisting of an outer panel and an inner panel. Heat insulation material is sandwiched in between, with the inner panel serving to enhance rigidity. Function: Made of rubber foam and aluminum foil materials, it reduces engine noise while isolating the heat generated during engine operation, effectively protecting the paint surface on the hood and preventing aging.

[LeArianna]

After my last car wash, the hood just wouldn't latch shut no matter what, and I was sweating bullets. Turned out the support rod wasn't fully seated in its holder—an easily overlooked detail. If that's not the issue, there's an 80% chance it's the primary latch mechanism—maybe jammed with leaves or sand particles, which can rust over time if not cleaned. Try pressing down firmly on the center of the hood and listen for the latch sound; no 'click' means the latch tongue isn't engaging properly. For older vehicles, watch out for hinge deformation—my neighbor's SUV never closed right after a rear-end collision. Here's a pro tip: Release the hood from about 30cm height and let it drop freely—never force it shut or you risk worse misalignment. A quick adjustment of the hood height knob at the dealership usually does the trick.

[OAndrew]

For those who frequently maintain their cars themselves, if you encounter a hood that won't close, first check two things: first, whether the lock block is being pushed by wires or hoses in the engine compartment, and second, whether the hydraulic struts have failed. Last week, I helped a friend diagnose a similar issue and found that the lock linkage was bent when he added antifreeze. Nowadays, with electric vehicles, you need to watch out for malfunctions in the electric locking mechanism—the Li ONE has this design. A temporary fix is to secure both sides with tape, but don't exceed 60 mph. Aging rubber stoppers can cause the hood to misalign, and replacing them yourself is quite cheap. The ultimate solution is to adjust the lock base above the headlights, but this requires professional tools.

[DiCamille]

Suddenly unable to close the hood is mostly a mechanical issue. First check the latch: remove any debris if jammed, lubricate with WD-40 if rusty. Then inspect hinges for deformation - pay special attention to accident repair marks on used cars. Worn rubber bump stops may cause the hood to lift 1-2 cm; buy matching replacements on Taobao and install them yourself in five minutes. Important reminder: If you've installed an engine guard plate, check if it's interfering with the latch. We've encountered cases where aftermarket air intake modifications caused wiring harnesses to press against the release cable. If the cause remains elusive, pull the emergency release lever under the hood to re-engage the latch (remember to wear gloves).