"Rufus T. Firefly" > wrote in message
nk.net...
>A common problem is the cable moves when you pull the handle but the hood
> doesn't pop up. I couldn't determine by the post if that was your problem
> or the cable was actually stuck. But for anyone who has a cable that
> pulls
> ok and the hood still won't pop up this will help...... The actual
> problem
> is with the hood hinges. Use a penetrating lubricant on all the hinge
> pivot
> pins and work the hood up and down several times while you spray the pins
> until it works easily. Once you have it freed up and working correctly a
> few drops of oil on the hinge pivots occasionally will keep it working
> nicely. The dumb little spring that pops the hood up when you pull on the
> cable doesn't have enough force to overcome stiff hinges, especially on a
> long, heavy hood.


My problem was as you described (you pull the handle but the hood doesn't
pop up). I lubed up the spring and latch assembly and that seems to have
helped...the hood always releases now although sometimes it pops up very
weakly (but at least its not "stuck"). It didn't even occur to me to lube
hood hinges but it certainly makes sense that gummed up hinges would add to
the apparent weight on the spring. Thanks.