Tribeca hood latch problem

If the hood of your vehicle is stuck and will not release from the latch, there could be several possible causes. Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check the latch: Make sure the latch is not damaged or stuck in the closed position. If the latch is damaged, you may need to replace it. If it is just stuck, try lubricating it with a penetrating oil or WD-40 to loosen it up.
2. Check the hood release cable: The hood release cable may be damaged or disconnected. Check the cable to make sure it is not broken or frayed, and that it is properly connected at both ends.
3. Check the hinges: The hinges that hold the hood in place may be damaged or corroded, causing the hood to stick. Inspect the hinges and lubricate them with a penetrating oil or WD-40 if they are sticking.
4. Check the hood itself: The hood may be misaligned or bent, causing it to stick in the closed position. Inspect the hood and try gently adjusting it to see if that helps.

If you have tried these troubleshooting steps and are still unable to release the hood, it may be best to seek the help of a qualified mechanic who can diagnose and fix the problem.

try opening hood thru grill since you didnt specify any information on vehicle try looking up on internet for opening hood or broken latch and add the vehicle info possible can get help from a youtube video

put some tape over the front like they do on racing cars

YOU SHOULD HAVE UNDER THE DASH(OR ON DRIVER'S DOOR) A LEVER TO OPEN IT FROM THE INSIDE.

come up from underneath in front of the radiator with a long rod and push the latch sideways

Where did it break? If you can grab the cable end that is still attached to hood latch, use a good pair of pliers and pull on it.

If it broke under the hood, not so good ! Only way to get hood open then, is to reach up from underneath with a flat blade screwdriver and find the lever that cable is attached to at the latch. Push the lever towards driver's side to pop the hood.. If you can't get to it from underneath, see about removing the grill, or get your hand in from there to reach the latch.

first, try smacking the hood at one of the front corners while someone else pulls the release handle. or even after you've pulled on it. if that works, once open, adjust and lubricate the hood latch assembly. if it still won't open, and it's the cable and not the latch you'll have to replace it anyway, so instead of removing the grill, cut the cable behind the pull lever under the dash where you can reach it. then skin the outer cable insulation away from the actual steel cable exposing an inch or two of it. then holding the insulation and plastic housing with pliers, grab the steel cable itself with pliers and pull it to open the hood. then replace the cable. the further you can reach up under the panel the better your chances of getting past the broken part of the cable and avoid removing the grill. you might also be able to gain access from up under the car if you're lucky.

first, try smacking the hood at one of the front corners while someone else pulls the release handle. or even after you've pulled on it. if that works, once open, adjust and lubricate the hood latch assembly. if it still won't open, and it's the cable and not the latch you'll have to replace it anyway, so instead of removing the grill, cut the cable behind the pull lever under the dash where you can reach it. then skin the outer cable insulation away from the actual steel cable exposing an inch or two of it. then holding the insulation and plastic housing with pliers, grab the steel cable itself with pliers and pull it to open the hood. then replace the cable. the further you can reach up under the panel the better your chances of getting past the broken part of the cable and avoid removing the grill. you might also be able to gain access from up under the car if you're lucky.

There is no other way to release the hood other than either trying to reach the latch release from under the car or removing the grille.