Couple of weeks ago the hood wouldn't close. The latches didn't clasp. After several attempts and no success....I sprayed WD-40 on the springs and presto.
Of course this is not helpful to you...I'll suggest investigating, and inspecting and you'll come up with something.
Or just go into your neighborhood shop and ask.
I try to keep the lines and connections lubed....use dry lube...it's at Walmart[emoji106]