Hood Release Stuck
07-19-2005, 09:59 PM
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Re: Hood Release Stuck
"Number11" <rnovak@cinci.rr.com> wrote in
news:cMgDe.22912$yC5.15797@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com:
> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we
> pull the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood
> seems frozen. Any ideas?
>
> We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.
>
You don't open the hood much, do you?
You won't bend it provided you're pushing in the right direction (towards
passenger side).
It's probably just rusty. Don't use WD-40, use penetrating oil, like 3-in-
1, Kroil, or PB Blaster.
Make sure you spray or drip in the very center, down where the latch
mechanism is.
--
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The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
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news:cMgDe.22912$yC5.15797@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com:
> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we
> pull the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood
> seems frozen. Any ideas?
>
> We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.
>
You don't open the hood much, do you?
You won't bend it provided you're pushing in the right direction (towards
passenger side).
It's probably just rusty. Don't use WD-40, use penetrating oil, like 3-in-
1, Kroil, or PB Blaster.
Make sure you spray or drip in the very center, down where the latch
mechanism is.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
07-19-2005, 09:59 PM
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Re: Hood Release Stuck
"Number11" <rnovak@cinci.rr.com> wrote in
news:cMgDe.22912$yC5.15797@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com:
> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we
> pull the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood
> seems frozen. Any ideas?
>
> We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.
>
You don't open the hood much, do you?
You won't bend it provided you're pushing in the right direction (towards
passenger side).
It's probably just rusty. Don't use WD-40, use penetrating oil, like 3-in-
1, Kroil, or PB Blaster.
Make sure you spray or drip in the very center, down where the latch
mechanism is.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:cMgDe.22912$yC5.15797@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com:
> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we
> pull the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood
> seems frozen. Any ideas?
>
> We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.
>
You don't open the hood much, do you?
You won't bend it provided you're pushing in the right direction (towards
passenger side).
It's probably just rusty. Don't use WD-40, use penetrating oil, like 3-in-
1, Kroil, or PB Blaster.
Make sure you spray or drip in the very center, down where the latch
mechanism is.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
07-20-2005, 08:30 AM
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Re: Hood Release Stuck
Give the WD40 penetrant a few days to work... repeating the spraying
daily.
Professor
www.telstar-electronics.com
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7987538023
daily.
Professor
www.telstar-electronics.com
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7987538023
07-20-2005, 08:30 AM
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Re: Hood Release Stuck
Give the WD40 penetrant a few days to work... repeating the spraying
daily.
Professor
www.telstar-electronics.com
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7987538023
daily.
Professor
www.telstar-electronics.com
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7987538023
07-20-2005, 11:26 AM
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Re: Hood Release Stuck
Professor wrote:
> Give the WD40 penetrant a few days to work... repeating the spraying
> daily.
>
> Professor
> www.telstar-electronics.com
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7987538023
>
I wish people would find GOOD silicone lube and FORGET about wd-40. I
know wd is popular, but other products are better by far. bob
> Give the WD40 penetrant a few days to work... repeating the spraying
> daily.
>
> Professor
> www.telstar-electronics.com
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7987538023
>
I wish people would find GOOD silicone lube and FORGET about wd-40. I
know wd is popular, but other products are better by far. bob
07-20-2005, 11:26 AM
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Re: Hood Release Stuck
Professor wrote:
> Give the WD40 penetrant a few days to work... repeating the spraying
> daily.
>
> Professor
> www.telstar-electronics.com
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7987538023
>
I wish people would find GOOD silicone lube and FORGET about wd-40. I
know wd is popular, but other products are better by far. bob
> Give the WD40 penetrant a few days to work... repeating the spraying
> daily.
>
> Professor
> www.telstar-electronics.com
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7987538023
>
I wish people would find GOOD silicone lube and FORGET about wd-40. I
know wd is popular, but other products are better by far. bob
07-20-2005, 12:18 PM
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Re: Hood Release Stuck
Number11 wrote:
> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we pull
> the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood seems
> frozen. Any ideas?
>
> We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.
lol, a common suggestion for this is to go to a quicky oil change place
(they will need to open the hood) and pretend you didn't know there was
a problem.
> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we pull
> the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood seems
> frozen. Any ideas?
>
> We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.
lol, a common suggestion for this is to go to a quicky oil change place
(they will need to open the hood) and pretend you didn't know there was
a problem.
07-20-2005, 12:18 PM
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Re: Hood Release Stuck
Number11 wrote:
> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we pull
> the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood seems
> frozen. Any ideas?
>
> We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.
lol, a common suggestion for this is to go to a quicky oil change place
(they will need to open the hood) and pretend you didn't know there was
a problem.
> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we pull
> the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood seems
> frozen. Any ideas?
>
> We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.
lol, a common suggestion for this is to go to a quicky oil change place
(they will need to open the hood) and pretend you didn't know there was
a problem.
07-20-2005, 01:53 PM
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Re: Hood Release Stuck
Yes... but the problem with that is... the big goomer at the oil change
place will probably break it off trying to get it open.
Professor
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7987538023
place will probably break it off trying to get it open.
Professor
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7987538023
07-20-2005, 01:53 PM
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Re: Hood Release Stuck
Yes... but the problem with that is... the big goomer at the oil change
place will probably break it off trying to get it open.
Professor
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7987538023
place will probably break it off trying to get it open.
Professor
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7987538023
07-20-2005, 07:48 PM
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Re: Hood Release Stuck
It was a rock !!
My daughter took the car to the dealer. Somehow, they forced the hood open
and found a small stone wedged in the mechanism. $7 charge. The cheapest
bill I've seen from a dealer
Thanks for the info on the WD-40, silicone and big goomers
"Number11" <rnovak@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:cMgDe.22912$yC5.15797@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com. ..
> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we pull
> the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood seems
> frozen. Any ideas?
>
> We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.
>
> Thanks
>
> Rich
>
My daughter took the car to the dealer. Somehow, they forced the hood open
and found a small stone wedged in the mechanism. $7 charge. The cheapest
bill I've seen from a dealer
Thanks for the info on the WD-40, silicone and big goomers
"Number11" <rnovak@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:cMgDe.22912$yC5.15797@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com. ..
> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we pull
> the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood seems
> frozen. Any ideas?
>
> We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.
>
> Thanks
>
> Rich
>
07-20-2005, 07:48 PM
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Re: Hood Release Stuck
It was a rock !!
My daughter took the car to the dealer. Somehow, they forced the hood open
and found a small stone wedged in the mechanism. $7 charge. The cheapest
bill I've seen from a dealer
Thanks for the info on the WD-40, silicone and big goomers
"Number11" <rnovak@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:cMgDe.22912$yC5.15797@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com. ..
> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we pull
> the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood seems
> frozen. Any ideas?
>
> We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.
>
> Thanks
>
> Rich
>
My daughter took the car to the dealer. Somehow, they forced the hood open
and found a small stone wedged in the mechanism. $7 charge. The cheapest
bill I've seen from a dealer
Thanks for the info on the WD-40, silicone and big goomers
"Number11" <rnovak@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:cMgDe.22912$yC5.15797@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com. ..
> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we pull
> the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood seems
> frozen. Any ideas?
>
> We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.
>
> Thanks
>
> Rich
>
07-20-2005, 08:34 PM
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Re: Hood Release Stuck
Unreal... glad you solved the problem. That's certainly a new twist.
Professor
www.telstar-electronics.com
Professor
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07-20-2005, 08:34 PM
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Re: Hood Release Stuck
Unreal... glad you solved the problem. That's certainly a new twist.
Professor
www.telstar-electronics.com
Professor
www.telstar-electronics.com