CAR HOOD STUCK CLOSED?

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[@PeteEdmunds]

Thanks for a super clear and detailed explanation. The best, I’ve seen on KZbin!

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@YANDEX30V]

OK good.but you didn't show us how to open the bonnet with a stuck or broken cable!!

[@dariussuite1605]

Right

[@ohwell6960]

My issue at the moment.

[@alexanderpatrick4866]

​@@YANDEX30V That's probably because he was explaining the basic mechanics of how it works. the video did not specify what to do if you had a stuck or broken cable. And by the way, it's called a hood.

[@YANDEX30V]

@@alexanderpatrick4866 I don't like Hoods; they remind me of gang stalkers A bonnet can be scotch/ a hat nd errr, spoke my mind Sorry to Twang Yur Nuropathy uncle

[@ecasareno]

Hello, thank you for your video. It helped me get ideas on how to fix my latch hood problems with a Toyota Matrix 2014. I have saved about $150 in labor. No material change. With a little assistance from my wife, what a feeling of success when we fixed the hood latch issue. Thank you.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Hey, so glad it helped.

[@grantp4022]

Really good and easy to understand video, for problem on hood closed shut. Mine is stuck closed now. I wish you would have done a video on how to get that latch open ? Good explanation on how the latch works tho, which is a good starting point. I have seen videos where guys stick a long screw driver in the thru the front grill. Maybe I can try that, but not to sure where to put it ?? Like your presentation style and clear videos.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped. You have to look where the latch is if you are going to use the screwdriver method.

[@grantp4022]

@@Caliber8Tools I doubt you can see the latch with the hood shut closed. I guess I'll take a look. Either the latch is frozen shut, or rusted shut -- not sure ?

[@DanWiseNHBAR]

That was a really good patient explanation of possible reasons why the hood won't open. The video images were clear and so were the explanations.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped. Appreciate the feedback.

[@sc52p]

Very good job! My major problem in researching this has been that there are too many parts with similar or even identical names that makes asking a specific question about a specific part very hard: too many latches, springs, and rods without very specific names to make clear which latch or spring or catch is being referred too. Without you pointing out the exact part you are referring to, this would be impossible to understand or followup with additional questions. Thank you.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Very true. Glad it helped.

[@godisgood789]

I encountered this problem on my 95 Saab SE Another trick is use your seat belt and tie straps. The seat belt ratcheting mechanism will hold the cable and open the hood very quickly. This trick also works if the cable is worn out. You will have to go around the hood and tap in several places to get the hood to release

[@Caliber8Tools]

Interesting, thanks for the tip.

[@brucesamblanet5804]

You are an excellent teacher. Good with the camera. TY

[@Caliber8Tools]

Thank you. Glad it helped.

[@johnasher7034]

This video helped me to understand how to fix my hood latch. Latch was not unlocking and cable was good. Knowing about the secondary latch/locked and how it worked allowed me to figure out just what was wrong with my Prius Prime latch lock and how to fix it

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped. Those things can be frustrating.

[@kentoreifang4884]

Any ideas if I'm using a screwdriver to manually trigger the latch, but the hood still won't open?

[@hecimbecir8482]

Thank you,I appreciate your patience to explain it well.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@johnpeel1664]

The best video on this subject ever! Thanks!

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@jdram58]

Thats a pretty thurough explaination thanx but Im fdealing with snow n cold issues as well a I need to get my car off my street n in my yard. and as dead battery which is why I need the hood open or hope the weather warms up. thanx much appreciated info.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@ohwell6960]

Thanks for this explanation. I hope i can find a way to open my hood after the cable seperated from the housing.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Let us know if this helped.

[@JSP0254]

Nice and simple explanation ... very useful, thanks. Greetings from Costa Rica, Central America.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Greetings. Glad it helped.

[@bocabec6744]

Does my 2000 Chevy Lumina have a spring on the hood? I don't see one. Thanks for the great video.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Not sure what you mean but there is a spring on the latch itself, or should I say the latch is spring loaded. If it isn't there, damaged or broken that could be a problem.

[@heathersundermeyer3691]

There is two smaller springs on that latch your missing the bottom one that’s why it’s not shutting or opening. The bottom one holds the tension on the first latch so it doesn’t lose tension

[@Caliber8Tools]

Good observation. Thanks.

[@TwinBnotTwinA]

Met you at Ralph's. Just subbed, keep the vids coming! Super helpful.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Thank you. Glad it helped.

[@jagarcia528]

ok so what do you do if the cable will not release the lock ? my main latch is in the locked position and the cable has no more travel left in it. my last resort seems to be to cut the grill, remove the bolts holding the latch in place, which in theory should allow the entire hood to open with the latch hanging from the hood .? does that sound right...? 06 Frontier XE

[@Caliber8Tools]

Sounds like it should work, if you don’t mind damaging the grill, or replacing it after.

[@Mengsteab_Merhawi]

My battery is dead and won't let me open the hood. What should I do? Any suggesions here?

[@Caliber8Tools]

If all else fails call a tow truck, take it to the shop.

[@stum8374]

My problem is with a bonnet not the thing called hood,no help with broken latch or cable ????

[@celiarojas9138]

Thank you so much for this video! Super helpful, Explained everything I needed to know.

[@Caliber8Tools]

You’re welcome. Glad it helped.

[@niahessentials]

I have an 02 C240 Benz with a stuck hood. Any advice?

[@Caliber8Tools]

Have to research that one.

[@Canoecamper]

Perfect explanation!

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@leewest5113]

He did a great job

[@Caliber8Tools]

Appreciate the feedback.

[@deplorableme1777]

So how do you get the hood open if the cable is broken?

[@Caliber8Tools]

itstillruns.com/open-hood-cable-broken-7533604.html

[@JimMorrisonslizard]

This video didn’t show me anything to do with the title of the video!

[@xhoustonkingx6212]

Thanks for making this video

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@JadonIssac]

6:09 how do you open it though?

[@Caliber8Tools]

Hopefully, after the video you should have some idea how to open it.

[@joga8203]

Thanks for the clear explanation!

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@JustPerusing]

My 2001 eclipse won't let me put my fingers underneath to release. it's clamped shut.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Worst case, take it to a mechanic or body shop.

[@anthonyclemena2330]

thanks a lot.. this video really helps

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@thomasryan5681]

Very detailed. Thanks

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@mitchellrose3620]

Helpful.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@amyreaves8054]

Thank you.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@oliviaontiveros7188]

Loved this video I learned something.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@hearditfirst8010]

Great video

[@Caliber8Tools]

Thanks. Glad it helped.

[@LITJoe]

i hate this video's LOUD introduction volume.

[@afterlife7265]

thank youuu!! it helps me :)

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@eddiereyna1155]

This is better than Scotty

[@Caliber8Tools]

Appreciate the feedback.

[@NAACPMahdi]

Thank you for not telling me how to get the hood open

[@Caliber8Tools]

lol. Love the sarcasm. It was more of a diagnosis.

[@lawrycuthbert4817]

Pretty awesome.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

[@omarstrapcat557]

Yes sir

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.

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Glad it helped.

[@davidgalvez2646]

God blessyou tanto you

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped. Be blessed.

[@MattyBlue-xw5fo]

Hi, This doesn't help me. I can't open the hood at all to trouble-shoot it. Regrets, Matty

[@niahessentials]

I’m in the same boat with my 02 C240 Benz. Any advice?

[@favorites2212]

5 stars

[@joannachampion4543]

I liked the video, and it's very informative. I still am dealing with a shit hood and I need it opened like yesterday 😂 #thesestubburncars

[@Caliber8Tools]

I get it.

[@joannachampion4543]

@@Caliber8Tools *shut* hood 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ ohdear what an unfortunate misspelling 😂 *shut hood*

[@cortezfernandez7475]

So ZERO solutions offered🙄

[@Caliber8Tools]

Process of elimination I guess.

[@michelnadon6243]

live is short

[@samasworld5513]

Come to our house and be our babysitter. I’ll pay you 20 bucks.

[@Caliber8Tools]

Lol.

[@0107550160]

Brilliant video thank you so much

[@Caliber8Tools]

Glad it helped.