[Bob In Ct]

The other night while opening the hood on my SPF I noticed a metal to metal sort of noise coming from the hood lock on the driver's side. The mechanism still works, but it makes an awful noise whether it's being opened or closed. I think it should be replaced before it breaks (especially in the hood down position). Lubricating the rascal did not affect the noise.

Am I the first to experience this? Any thoughts?

Bob