Hood Latch Release Not Working

[dbs600]

Hello,

Hope all is well.

The hood release to the left of the driver’s foot well does not work and I can’t seem to get the hood latch to open.

Please advise as to how I can adjust the release / cable.

Thanks.

 

[Sandroad]

I didn't see a solution in a quick MUD search. If the cable to the hood release is still intact but no longer attached to the release lever inside, I would fish around under the dashboard (perhaps remove some of the trim around the hood release lever) and see if you can grab the cable end to pull. Another possibility is to have someone push down on the hood while you pull the release lever. If it's bound up from lack of lubrication, that might give it enough "play" to have the release work. If the cable is broken or damaged at the hood end, you may be into removing a number of parts up under under the bumper to get at it. That's all I can think of for now.

 

[dbs600]

Thank you very much! Luckily it's working again! Not sure what caused it to not work in the first place, but happy for now. Should probably take it to the shop to tighten the cable as a precaution, however. Thanks again and happy motoring!

 

[Cannon88]

When you did get it open, did it close and latch normally? I ask because I had a similar issue on my 80 series and I just ended up replacing the cable - didn't feel like lubing/cleaning and it was probably worn out anyway with the miles I had.

 

[dbs600]

Yes, it closed and latched normally. I've reopened and it's fine. Hopefully doesn't happen again. Thanks again for your help!

 

[DomSmith]

Maybe take a look behind the pull handle. The mount for the cable could be flexing?