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CAscott
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Joined: June 05, 2017
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Location: Hermosa Beach CA
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 Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:39 pm Post subject: Hood not opening |
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| When you pull on the hood release cable, nothing happens other then the cable moving. No release sound or anything. So, does anyone have a workable second option to get into the front truck area? Thanks. |
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Al Capulco
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Joined: October 31, 2005
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Location: Northridge, CA.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:48 pm Post subject: Re: Hood not opening |
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| It's not uncommon not hear anything. Have someone pull up on the hood when you are pulling the release. Try that first. And welcome! |
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mondshine
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Location: The World's Motor Capital
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| Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 4:54 am Post subject: Re: Hood not opening |
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Sometimes, when the cable isn't adjusted correctly, it can help to have somebody push the trunk lid down and hold it down before you pull the cable to allow the hook to clear, then lift.
Good luck, Mondshine |
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CAscott
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Location: Hermosa Beach CA
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| Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:44 pm Post subject: Re: Hood not opening |
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Thanks for the feedback, but what are my options if the cable won't release the hood latch.
Do I remove the hood hing screws?
Thanks for your help. |
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74 Thing
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| Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 10:23 pm Post subject: Re: Hood not opening |
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The 4 phillips screws on the hinge attached to the top of the hood are a #4 size phillips head so make sure you go and get the correct size phillips bit.
There are also two inspection ports one in front of the steering box and one on the passenger side. They are held in place by 3 small sheet metal screws. If you can remove the one on the passenger side you can probably get to the latch from there. |
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HMVWNAB
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Joined: September 23, 2006
Posts: 1084
Location: Sunshine State
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 6:02 am Post subject: Re: Hood not opening |
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| CAscott wrote: |
| When you pull on the hood release cable, nothing happens other then the cable moving. No release sound or anything. So, does anyone have a workable second option to get into the front truck area? Thanks. |
Since you only have 2 posts, dumb question in case you are new to Things, but are you tugging on cable inside of glove box and not heater control cable by your left knee?
Don't ask me why I ask 🙄
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mondshine
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Location: The World's Motor Capital
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 6:39 am Post subject: Re: Hood not opening |
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| 74 Thing wrote: |
| The 4 phillips screws on the hinge attached to the top of the hood are a #4 size phillips head so make sure you go and get the correct size phillips bit. |
If you need to force your way into the trunk, a better approach might be to remove the M8 bolts that are visible when the windshield is folded down. Admittedly, the windshield and trunk lid together will be a heavier object to lift, but however you do it, you will need two people to do some careful wiggling to disengage the latch.
Good luck, Mondshine |
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CAscott
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Joined: June 05, 2017
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Location: Hermosa Beach CA
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: Hood not opening |
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| Thank you all for your input and help. |
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Banker
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Location: OHio
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| Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: Hood not opening |
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CAscott: Thank you all for your input and help.
Well did you get it open and how did you do it?
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