Can't get hood release to open 2004 Kia sedona

Go to hood and push down on it and try release lever,if still doesn't open,then go back to hood and release lever at hood and try to raise or push down to lock.

Under the hood.

Stuck thermostat maybe?????

WHen I have a car with a hood that won't open, I go thru the grille. Disassemble the grille off the front of the car, and anything else in the way until you can get a hand/screwdriver/pry bar/etc. on the
lock release, and reach up and release it. What happens with hood release mechanisms is that they experience rough use (hood open/close cycles combined with road vibration), and become loose. Once they're loose even a little (even as little as a quarter inch), the hood won't open.

Have someone push down on the hood & shake it,
while you try the hood release

If it opens, don't close it until you clean & lube things

usually cabin filters are accessible from under the hood near the firewall.

Snap a pair of vise grips on it when you need it opened.

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DO YOU MEAN BONNET STAY(ROD) FOR KEEPING BONNET UP IF YOU ARE THEN YOU HAVE 2 OPTIONS YOU CAN GET ONE FROM BREAKERS YARD OR BUY ONE FROM LOCAL KIA BRANCH.

it is located on the drivers side underneath the van. you have to remove it from the underside of the car. you will need a 17 millimeter socket or wrench. Remove the ground cable before attempting to remove the starter.