I don't know where the cable is disconnected, but I can't get the hood open (release lever moves, just doesn't do anything) & the oil light has just come on. Does anyone know how to open the hood without using the hood release? Please let me know, thanks.
Someone just successfully helped me with a similar problem. IF the cable is Not broken, ie: still taunt when one pulls the hood release lever in the car, then the latch under the hood is simply stuck. Try this. Have someone bounce/press down on the front center of the hood where the latch is located to relieve spring tension. At the same time have someone pull the Hood Release lever inside the car. This may pop open the front hood. Then after the hood opens spray WD40 on the hood latch to rid the rust which likely is the cause of the problem. BTW...don't know what you mean about the Oil Light comes on. You don't need the engine turned on to open up the front hood, at least not on my model (2door sedan).
In my 1983 Toyota Pickup there is a small plastic fitting that broke that let the cable sheath become not anchored. We had to use a hack saw to remove a small amount of the grill to allow us to remove the bolts mounting the hood release to the radiator mount. The hood then can be raised and repairs be made.
SOURCE: 1999 F250 Hood Release Not releasing Hood, Cable attached to Leve
when you pull the hood release lever, you may not hear anything, and the hood won't move, and when you walk to the front, it is still seated, if you can get your fingertips to grap the bottom of the hood (just above the silver trim) you can pull it up..mine does that, it doesn't seem to work, but you have to pull up on it and it kicks up a couple inches and you can reach the lever
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usually just a cable that needs tightened.. look for screw attached to cable near the latch thats on the hood use a screwdriver to tighten. worked for me ;) goodluck
SOURCE: The hood release lever does not release the hood.
Do you have a new cable?? If not most likely there is a need for it it may be stretched out. You can grab the end of the cable that goes to the release (in the interior) with a pliers and pull it this will finish the cable and a new one will most likely be needed
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I had same problem. Sprayed latch with WD-40 and no more problems. P.S. The lever should say "Hood" or there should be a picture of an open hood.
If lubrication doesn't work, your cable might be stretched or your latching mechanism might be defective. In either case, a visit to your local salvage yard will solve the problem.
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