The hood latch inside the car is not unlocking the hood itself. May be stuck or broken, any ideas?

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.

If the cable is not broken you might be able to pull it with some pliers from inside the vehicle. You should have someone push down on the hood directly over where the latch is at the same time you're pulling on the release handle or the cable itself. I'd also try to come from under the front of the vehicle by hand up through or around the bumper and radiator and core support in the space below where the latch is located. Reach up to the latch itself, if you can, and release it with a screw driver, needle nose pliers, or whatever it requires. You will know where to grab or pry to open the hood because it's where the other end of the hood release cable is connected.

Heidi, No electric release. The latch is probably stuck. While you pull the interior hood release have an assistant push down and pull up repeatably/vigorously until hood releases from stuck position. Lube latch and cable before closing hood. Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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The cable could be broken and not attached to the latch.

theres a wire inside the cable--try to get at it somehow and pull with vise grips

easiesyt way to open broken or stuck latch is to go to a fire dept
they have a special tool made for opening broken and stuck hood latches

u can't get at the latch unless the hood is open, kinda a catch 22, try this, have someone push down on the hood right over the center in front, that is where the latch is, this unloads the spring tension on the latch and many times it will allow u to pop the hood, then get some WD40 and sopray the latch

take off the left front wheel and fender well. slice off the hood cable insulation get a hook too pull the wire have a buddy pull up on the hood while doing this. Should pop open then hope this helps u out.

can you reach the cable itself?,or is it broke at the hood latch?IF its not broken at the outside latch, try to follow the cable,un-hook it from the handle and pull on the wire cable to open it.IF its broken at the latch itself,you are going to have to reach the latch through the grille and try to pull the lever the cable connects to.That part is no fun at all..!!

I think your cable came loose from the latch. try to see it through the grill, maybe you can get to it with a long flat tip screwdriver