I can't get the hood to release

[Cebrakon]

Hello, I wondered if anyone else had ever had this problem. I pull on the hood release. Nothing happens. What do I do? :Beer Cebrakon :C

 

[gadget73]

Hello, I wondered if anyone else had ever had this problem. I pull on the hood release. Nothing happens. What do I do? :Beer Cebrakon :C

Pull harder? Sounds like either the cable broke or the mech jammed. Try having someone press down on the hood a bit while you pull the cable. Sometimes that will make it release.

 

[thamarkman]

what kind of car do you have?

 

[hottweelz]

Does it look like mine? I have that problem...

 

[MrWilson]

Pry bar, or Jaws of life. take your pick (ill even be nice enough to do it for you as a christmas presant ) :wrench

 

[Cebrakon]

Pull harder? Sounds like either the cable broke or the mech jammed. Try having someone press down on the hood a bit while you pull the cable. Sometimes that will make it release.

Thanks. I will try the second suggestion. I am afraid to pull too hard for fear I will break the cable. Cebrakon :dancefool

 

[an01sts]

The second suggestion was the pry bar. You might want to try a modified version of the first suggestion. Sometimes if you slap the hood, it wil release. Try pulling the cable; then, slap the hood. Next, have someone pull the cable as you slap the hood.

If that doesn't work, see if you can see the latch mechanism and fish aroud it with a long screwdirver. Also, try blasting the latch with a heavy duty shot of wd-40 or whatever type of weasel piss you may have. Let it soak, then try the slap method.

Before you go prying the hood open, something that will destory it so that you'll end up using a bunge strap in the outside to close the hood, you might consider spending a few dollars and let a professional take a stab at it. If you choose a professional, a body shop would be your best bet because they have lots of experaince at opening jamed parts.

 

[Cebrakon]

what kind of car do you have?

1985 Fleetwood Brougham in near mint condition. Bought if from a neighbor. It looks like it has had good maintenance. Cebrakon :slam

 

[Cebrakon]

The second suggestion was the pry bar. You might want to try a modified version of the first suggestion. Sometimes if you slap the hood, it wil release. Try pulling the cable; then, slap the hood. Next, have someone pull the cable as you slap the hood.

If that doesn't work, see if you can see the latch mechanism and fish aroud it with a long screwdirver. Also, try blasting the latch with a heavy duty shot of wd-40 or whatever type of weasel piss you may have. Let it soak, then try the slap method.

Before you go prying the hood open, something that will destory it so that you'll end up using a bunge strap in the outside to close the hood, you might consider spending a few dollars and let a professional take a stab at it. If you choose a professional, a body shop would be your best bet because they have lots of experaince at opening jamed parts.

:C
Thanks. I will try the slap and pull and the WD-40, and if all else fails, take it to the pros. I thought about a pry bar, but I think I will refrain.
Cebrakon :Beer