The Struggle to Open the Hood of a CL55 AMG

😅The CL55 AMG is a challenging car to work on due to its unique design and corrosion issues.

🔑The lack of a key makes opening the hood even more difficult, requiring alternative methods to gain access.

🚗The car has been sitting since 2016 and shows signs of corrosion, particularly on the roof.

💰Considering the condition of the car and the cost of repairs, it may be more practical to use it as a parts car.

🔧The host tries various methods, including removing the E ignition, to gain access to the hood and eventually succeeds.

Why is opening the hood of a CL55 AMG difficult?

—The unique design of the CL55 AMG and corrosion issues make opening the hood a challenging task, especially if a key is not available.

How long has the car been sitting?

—The car has been sitting since at least 2016, which has contributed to the corrosion issues.

Is it worth fixing the CL55 AMG?

—Considering the corrosion and repair costs, it may be more practical to use the car as a source of parts.

What methods does the host try to open the hood?

—The host attempts to remove the E ignition and tries various other methods to gain access to the hood.

Does the host succeed in opening the hood?

—Yes, after facing numerous challenges, the host eventually finds a way to open the hood and gain access to the engine compartment.

00:00Introduction: The host introduces the challenge of opening the hood of a CL55 AMG, highlighting the car's corrosion and lack of a key.

00:45The host tries to remove the E ignition in an attempt to gain access to the hood for programming a new key.

02:23The host visits a shop to read data from the car and program a new key using VBD.

03:32The host uses VBD to make a key file for programming a new aftermarket key.

04:47The host successfully programs the new key and reassembles the car.

06:08The host continues to struggle with opening the hood, encountering obstacles such as a leaky ABC shock and rust.

08:00The host attempts to access the hood from underneath the car but faces difficulty due to limited space.

10:02The host decides to cut through the area near the latch to gain access to the hood.

13:40The host finally gains access to the hood by cutting through and removing parts that were blocking the latch.