Okay, I've got a 1998 Volvo V70 that takes two people to open the hood. In most cases, it's underneath the dashboard left of the steering column. If your car requires a release to open, locate it within your vehicle. Heres what happened. We will show you how to open the hood on your Honda even if the cable is stuck or broken. Thread starter Rdholmes; Start date Oct 15, 2013; Prev. Opening the hood of your car is easy if the latch and latch cable work. 8 Posts . It pops up when the release is pulled but I can't really open it past that point. Pull or press it and it should lift the hood 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) without completely disconnecting it from the latch. I successfully opened the front hood and rear trunk of my 2002 Boxster using the: (1) 'Sears DieHard Portable Power 750 with 12 Volt Outlet and Light 71486' hooked to a (2) 'Wagan EL9796 Easy Quick Jumper In-Car (i.e. Opening the bonnet Lift the bonnet, helping it up, and it will rest in position with the help of struts. This forum has had solutions to nearly every problem my car(86 325e) has ever had until today. Discussion Starter • #1 • Oct 7, 2017. To open the bonnet, pull the handle 1. Andy5112405 Senior member. Hi all, (I have searched and read 4 or 5 threads.) It is not uncommon that your Honda Accord or Civic's hood gets stuck and won't open. Oct 16, 2013 #11 The bonnet will open if the cable is attached to the latch. In this guide, you will learn about common problems that can get your Honda hood stuck. If you can’t open the front lock, get to the bonnet from below. Ideas please. I've only tried the 3/16 rod method poking through grill to actuate the latch as seen on You-tube but no luck. 1; 2; 3; Next. When you pull the release on the inside, it unlatches but the hood won't pop open the inch or two until it reaches the safety latch. Joined Oct 19, 2012 Messages 6,218 Reaction score 0 Points 51 Location Redditch. the latches close around the hooks on the hood again. plugs into cigarette lighter socket) Jumpstarter' and was able to open hood/trunk within 60 seconds. First Prev 2 of 3 Go to page. It helps to have two people to open a stuck hood. Potential problems include a broken latch or latch cable, a latch that didn't close properly, or a release handle that might have come off. when i pull the lever there is a small pop but then the hood is still closed. 1,285 Posts . my buddy had the same problem! Engage the hood release from the inside of your vehicle. This tutorial will show how to get your Honda hood open. Hi Today I was fixing a problem with my wipers, under the bonnet. how do i get it open??? Before you start, read the vehicle operating manual. Discussion Starter • #1 • Apr 16, 2009. Unlocking the bonnet catch To open, push tab 2 to the left as you open the bonnet. Next Last. Longtime reader first time registrant/poster. Jack up your car and try to grip the latch or cable with pliers. 23 Posts . Following a service at the w/e my son noticed the water expansion tank was leaking from one of the small upper pipes. The coolant light came on and a fuse blew on my way home from the gym, decided to try and fix and the hood wouldn't open. Therefor, when you release the release (?) Bonnet won't open ! Contact a repair service if your bonnet still won’t open after following these steps. If not, you can run into headaches getting it to open. Go. Welcome on Users Guides page - Kangoo Z.E. Discussion Starter • #1 • Oct 19, 2007. i've got a 2002 sdime and my hood won't open. You guessed it, we touched it and it fell off!! 'Ve only tried the 3/16 rod method poking through grill to actuate the latch or cable with pliers at. Will open if the cable is stuck or broken as you open the hood again rest in position the. 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