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Old 11-15-2016, 03:57 AM
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I went to open my hood and it won't unlatch now. The cable isn't broke. It seems that the latch it just stuck. I think the spring is rusted or something. I've sprayed with penetrating spray, but nothing. Any one have any advice on what to try next?
 
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Originally Posted by vincentw56
I went to open my hood and it won't unlatch now. The cable isn't broke. It seems that the latch it just stuck. I think the spring is rusted or something. I've sprayed with penetrating spray, but nothing. Any one have any advice on what to try next?
Get a flat head screw driver and stick it in to the latch and pry around to pop it. That's what I have to do with mine since the cable rusted out and I'm too cheap to buy a new one lol
 
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Originally Posted by AndrewMorin
Get a flat head screw driver and stick it in to the latch and pry around to pop it. That's what I have to do with mine since the cable rusted out and I'm too cheap to buy a new one lol
Thanks, I will give it a try.
 
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Originally Posted by vincentw56
Thanks, I will give it a try.
Gotta put the flat head in there and pry a bit and it will open. Like put the flat head in the hook thingy and move the flat head to the left and it will open
 
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