Why does the Mingtu engine hood display 16?

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CameronRose
07/30/25 5:35am
The Mingtu engine hood displays 16 because it is a 16-valve engine. The reason why the Mingtu's engine hood cannot be opened: the pads on both the left and right sides inside the compartment are adjusted too high outward, preventing the latch from engaging properly. The interior pull cable fails, and repeated attempts to open and close the cable, while the technician continuously presses the front center position of the hood, suddenly cause it to engage. The cable is immediately usable, but the hood cannot be closed because the pads are too high, pressing against the hood and preventing it from going down. Forcing it down causes the latch to not engage properly, and the pull cable fails again. Method to open the Mingtu engine hood: There is a pull handle located under the dashboard in the direction of the front of the car near the driver's left calf. Pulling it will cause the engine hood to pop up about 1cm. Then, with one hand lifting the hood, use the other hand to reach in from above the grille to find the release lever.
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