What's the reason why the front hood of the Li Auto ONE cannot be closed?
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If the front hood of the Li Auto ONE cannot be closed, check whether the hook on the upper side of the bumper in the engine compartment has been reset. The following is relevant information about Li Auto: 1. Introduction: Li Auto is a luxury intelligent electric vehicle brand with the mission of creating a mobile home and a happy home. The company was founded in July 2015, headquartered in Beijing, and has its own production base in Changzhou, Jiangsu. Li Xiang, the founder of Li Auto, is a renowned serial entrepreneur in China. 2. Manufacturing: Li Auto possesses its own production qualifications and has built its own factory in Changzhou, Jiangsu. The Li Auto Changzhou base has an annual designed production capacity of 100,000 vehicles, covering four major workshops: stamping, welding, painting, and assembly. It employs numerous advanced processes and equipment to ensure that the manufacturing quality of the Li ONE meets luxury brand standards.
I've encountered this issue several times, and it's quite frustrating when the front hood won't close properly. The most likely cause is that the latch isn't aligned correctly or has dust and debris stuck in it. The hydraulic struts on the Li ONE are quite sensitive - sometimes if you gently lower the hood without proper engagement, it pops back up. First, check if there are any leaves, twigs, or small stones around the latch area. After cleaning, don't slam it shut forcefully. Instead, let the hood free-fall from about half a meter height to engage naturally using its own momentum - this is the most reliable method. If it still won't latch after several attempts, the locking mechanism might need lubrication as it can get sticky from long periods of inactivity. Also, don't forget to check if the rubber bumpers on both sides have fallen off - missing these can prevent the latch from getting proper engagement as the hood won't sit flush.
I felt the same frustration when I first got my car, but later figured it out: most of the time it's due to misaligned latch positions. Stand at the front of the car and carefully check if the two small hooks on the hood align properly with the U-shaped lock slots on the bumper. Last time, the car wash guy forced it shut without proper alignment, causing the latch to tilt slightly. For minor misalignments, you can loosen the two screws on the latch base and adjust the position gradually. Another easily overlooked point: sometimes the hood strut bracket isn't fully seated in its slot, which can prevent the hood from closing properly—especially in winter when plastic parts are stiff and don't snap into place easily. Pay extra attention to listen for the 'click' sound that confirms proper engagement.
