I have taken the CR-V to several mechanics and a autobody shop and no one can get the latch to open the front hood. They all have suggested to cut the hood off and replace it that way. Really? Sounds expensive!
I have seen instances like this and it was the cable that leads from the hood release latch to the lever that operates the bonnet that is worn out. If it's 2001 or older crv, try pushing the latch forward while having someone moving the bonnet in an open and close motion. If it's a 2002 or later model....makes sure the release latch it in the pull position the have someone try to yank open the bonnet....it's better to repair a bent hook/lever than to cut the entire bonnet off.
Best of luck,
Romone.
SOURCE: Replacing a hood wire
you will need some simple tools a set of metric sockets and a few screwdrivers remove the trim at the hood release lever, disconnect the cable there and then go under the hood and you should see the cable on the drivers side routed along the fender if not you may need to remove the drivers side wheel and the plastic wheel well liner, either way find how the cable is routed and pull it out from the passenger compartment thru the firewall and up to the hood latch, then you will see how it hooks into the hood latch and remove it from there. Make sure to take a screwdriver and pull the arm in the hood latch where the cable hooks in to verify that it moves back and forth freely and is not stuck, if it is you may need to remove the latch and clean and lube it until it is free or you can also buy a new latch i prefer to fix things as it saves everyone money ;) hope this helps and good luck -jeff
SOURCE: 1986 Honda Accord: The hood will NOT open!!!
Use a flashlight and look in & up through the grille & you may be able to see where the sleeve of the cable runs to the latch. When you look at it, should allow you to figure out which way to pull or pry to get it to release hopefully.
SOURCE: hood latch won't release
This has happened to me several times, this will take two people, but all you need to do is have one person pull the hood release, while person number 2 pushes down on the hood, and then pulls up...that ought to do the trick
SOURCE: Hood, Front/Rear Bumper replacement
collisionrepairadvice.com you can most likely find the parts at the local junk yard. Yes with some skill and tools you can do these repairs yourself...Good luck
SOURCE: '99 Honda civic LX. The hood latch requires a lot of force to ope
What you should do is spray the latch with pb blaster,556,or wd40.Shut the hood and after a couple of times it should work better also do a visual inspection of the latch and make sure nothing is bent.
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