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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Help, hood will not open

Hi Folks,

First post and I am looking for some help.

I have a 2002 Ford Explorer and the hood will not open. When I pull the release there seems to be some tension, but it will not release the hood.

I was thinking about taking the release handle off and pulling harder on the wire but not sure if I will damage anything. I looked through the grill and I don't think I can access anything.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Shayne
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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See if you can spray some light lube thru the grill onto the release mechanism. Then have someone push down on the hood while you yank the release lever. If you're lucky this will do it.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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No lube needed. Bumping it down worked. Thanks!!!
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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Good deal, i'm glad it worked for you.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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No lube needed. Bumping it down worked. Thanks!!!
Now lube it up real good with WD40.
 
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