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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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When I go to pull the switch for the hood release. It won't budge. This the first time this has happened.
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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the latches get rusty and seize sometimes. I had one lock up before.
if you remove the headlamp buckets there are 2 bolts that hold the hood latch in (perside) one that faces up under the radiator support and one to the outside facing in. you can remove them and open the hood, the latch will still be latched to the hood, then you can lube them up and get them free.
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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Well I'm not sure if thats the issue or the cable itself is bad
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Well when you get it open you can find out. Hood cables are cheap enough. For peace of mind you could just replace it too.
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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I got it open. Thanks for the help.
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