T6 hank u soooooooooi much bro... my Benz had been parked in my front yard for 5 months... cuz my hood won't open.. smh... thank u sooo much for taking the time u da best...
@CadidPixelNetwork3 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling.
@MichaelKoleini3 жыл бұрын
Howard thank you a friend of mine can't get in her 300 SC Benz for same reason the latch. Thank you for recording this how to video. She lives across the river in North Jersey, and said the few shops she went didn't know how to fix.
@CadidPixelNetwork3 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened too me.
@benyoung28364 жыл бұрын
Life saverrrrrrrrrrr. Thank you for taking the time to do this!
@ab65655 жыл бұрын
Howard, thank you so very much for taking the time to post this video. With the same cable problem and only the right latch locked, we'd tried everything but this to get it to open, including the tip to have one guy pull the release while the other guy tries to find that sweet spot on the right side of the hood. Your video was informative enough to help us find the latch from the underside and release the latch by hand. You saved us so much money. Again, thank you!
@lt.lasereyez88914 жыл бұрын
Mechanic here, worked like a charm on a diesel too
@sixfoursoul25382 жыл бұрын
Howard thank you for making this video! however , there’s a much faster way to do this that takes only 30 seconds !!! All you need is a friend to pull the latch inside while you go to the front of the hood and firmly ( but not too hard ) hit across the front of the the hood where the latch is ..! It WILL open ! I shit you not ! we were all mind blown when this worked and my hood was EXACTLY like your propped up on one side and firmly closed on the other. none of these tools lifting up the car or removing anything is necessary... anyone reading this just DO IT you have NOTHING to lose if it does not work all you didi is waste 30 seconds but It will work and you will be shocked asf when it does.
@senhyppo37 Жыл бұрын
thanks man... it worked for me... god bless
@kamaalkhalifah2133 жыл бұрын
Thank you soooo much for posting 🙏.....bro ur a Saint and gonna live for 100+yrs.....good info and strong to the point...appreciate u!!!!! I subscribed....
@Mario-dz6vl4 жыл бұрын
This video made it seem very easy however on my 07 c230 the latch was not in the same place. Therefore it took about 2 hours to remove what I could without removing the hood (since it was locked from the left side, left latch) after removing half the front of the car MY MECHANIC was able to get the hood open. Job took over 4 hours. Got the cable replaced and everything put together just as when it was taken off. Got it done south of the border Tijuana for 50 bucks with the new cable included. 😝😁
@greggdenike13763 жыл бұрын
Thanks,Mahalo Nui,Aloha Brother ,i work on this sh.t ,everyday and didnt figure it out Ur way,same car same color,other side,RIGHT ON,ALOHA!!!
@agentnuget5 жыл бұрын
I have an 81 240D, very different latch mechanism. But this video is still helpful for anyone with a newer vehicle after like 85 I think. :) Also, I like that flash light you got
@jthom61606 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million! This helped me so much, took about 10 minutes to do after lifting the car.
@CadidPixelNetwork6 жыл бұрын
J Thom No problem
@CadidPixelNetwork6 жыл бұрын
J Thom, No problem. It took me a while. The shop wanted to charge a lot of money.
@manderson53373 жыл бұрын
This is righteous, thank you Howard! Saved me today.
@CadidPixelNetwork7 жыл бұрын
Please note that the shop would've have charge you $95 an hour to figure out how to unlock your hood.
@joseantoniocalderon2997 жыл бұрын
Apricied very mush your time and help me a lot thanks for you time
@g18do666 жыл бұрын
I from Belgium i see u video i got a w210 and do it in the way u do its open thanks
@cosmeticspharm4097 жыл бұрын
Awesome i will try to un-stuck my w210 e320 tomorrow the same way , thanks bud!
@CadidPixelNetwork7 жыл бұрын
No problem!! Let me know if it works for you.
@marcwright327 жыл бұрын
Cosmetics Pharm how did you get on? Either side on My 2009 E350 won't open......
@CadidPixelNetwork7 жыл бұрын
The left side should open. The right side has the cable locking mechanism.
@marcwright327 жыл бұрын
Howard Harris I still got nothing on the left or right, think I'm gonna have to take wheel off and plastics......
@CadidPixelNetwork7 жыл бұрын
Marc Wright you have to remove the plastic cover that is covering the latch and the hood sensor.
@kolinap4 жыл бұрын
Works like a charm. Thanks
@larick60672 жыл бұрын
So I have that issues it’s not stuck the actual latch well the bolts that are bolted onto the steal of the hood are becoming lose and detaching them selves from the actual hood it’s self
@lubakaczmar31982 жыл бұрын
Look at the safty latch left and right.issue is the spring in the latch.
@Cloudblue06 жыл бұрын
GOOD WORK! Cool move. Thanks!
@CadidPixelNetwork6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! It took me a while to figure it out. I just didnt want other people to have to go through the same thing.
@plank53705 жыл бұрын
@@CadidPixelNetwork hey when I pull my hood cable it's super hard and it won't open
@CadidPixelNetwork5 жыл бұрын
What do you mean? Are you talking about the latch inside the car?
@plank53705 жыл бұрын
@@CadidPixelNetwork the hood cable the cable inside the car is super hard and I hurt my self 😥
@charlestackett71375 жыл бұрын
Helpful video. TY
@Certified57dre Жыл бұрын
Solved issue for my 01 e320, how much is reasonable to get my latch inside repaired ?
@ibrahimabtula32343 жыл бұрын
Thanks, a lot man
@flippowill5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting!!
@travisbrowne9643 ай бұрын
How do you get the driver side unstuck?
@richkid31005 жыл бұрын
How to take of the protective cover?
@R3VollveR Жыл бұрын
Any idea how I get to do it on w219 as it have metal cover below the hood release it’s not plastic like 211
@bes4265 жыл бұрын
just push down that side while second party pulls the the release from inside the car,...much easier if you don't have a screw driver that large and really in need to get under your hood., just a tip from someone who 's had a few dozen of these cars..NOT a expert though just a tip
@CadidPixelNetwork5 жыл бұрын
Any other suggestion is a plus!
@shantelldorsemanning58215 жыл бұрын
My latch broke off . Can I still open it by going under the hood
@dominickorologio95412 жыл бұрын
looks like video would have been really helpful if I was able to see what was going on but instead I just see the camera waving back and forth making me dizzy.
@CadidPixelNetwork2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment.
@TheRealblackMartha5 жыл бұрын
Omg I do this every time It’s so hard trying to open latch with pliers lol and I’m ima girl then I can never get the match on the actual hood this is fucked all up but I love my Benz c320
@SirSmokeAlot743 жыл бұрын
Can you do the driver side
@peternick66 жыл бұрын
My friend drilled out a piece of his hood to try to gain access to this latch and it still didn’t work, I have a video if you want to see 😂
@CadidPixelNetwork6 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Cowsar okay
@lubakaczmar31982 жыл бұрын
You need to get a buddy to pull and Hold the cable. THIS WILL RELEASE THE LOCK. LIFT THE HOOD.
@consciousthoughts91684 жыл бұрын
do this work on older models like E420 97?
@torquemonster2904 жыл бұрын
Here’s a doozy for you, I need to know how to open a stuck w140 hood latch? I pull the protruding tab, but the hook does not follow and will not budge... tried greasing it up and everything
@CadidPixelNetwork4 жыл бұрын
Make sure hood is not already open. If that's not the case, you may have to jack up the vehicle, remove the underbody and get a long flathead screwdriver to flip both of the latches. You may also want to check if the latch cable snapped once you open it.
@torquemonster2904 жыл бұрын
Howard Harris yeah the regular latch from the driver footwell still works, just the center piece hook doesn’t unlatch when I pull on it, it doesn’t pop out like normal. Like you said I might have to go underneath I think
@CadidPixelNetwork4 жыл бұрын
@@torquemonster290 try to stick a small flathead to Jerry rig the center latch. I thought you were speaking about the right and left latch. You may not have to jack up the vehicle for that.
@dlawj155 жыл бұрын
My hood doesn't latch on the right side and idea how to fix that.
@Hensleyparanormal6 жыл бұрын
My stuck on the station wagon model and it looks like head light is blocking the piece from under the car
@CadidPixelNetwork6 жыл бұрын
There is a small black cover that is covering the latch and the sensor on the right-side.
@jdee3307 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem and I Just stick a screwdriver through the grill and open it that way..LOL
@toeupalex Жыл бұрын
Kap
@LaLa-yp6dk3 жыл бұрын
My 2020 sprinter has been in the shop more than on the road 😰
@mrskyrunner32595 жыл бұрын
What is the cables name that I would have to replace?
@icuclean7 жыл бұрын
Hi can you advise on how to do the same thing but for the other side please? There doesn't seem to be a way up from underneath on that side. Thank you.
@CadidPixelNetwork7 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! I will have to get back to you on that. Give me until tomorrow.
@Stanslife026 жыл бұрын
I am also having an issue on the opposite side. Any access for the driver side latch?
@travisbrowne9643 ай бұрын
Any update?
@michaelparker37337 жыл бұрын
can you open a 2009 s550 the same way?
@CadidPixelNetwork7 жыл бұрын
Michael Parker Yes.
@leangelomaglantay97157 жыл бұрын
Hey i have same problem with my 2008 c300. So u think its the same fix like that?
@CadidPixelNetwork7 жыл бұрын
LeAngelo Maglantay I really don't know.
@tjraider973 жыл бұрын
How about a c230 kompressor ?
@Hensleyparanormal6 жыл бұрын
I have a e320 model will it work on the same way on mine
@CadidPixelNetwork6 жыл бұрын
I think so. You have to remove the underbody and the splash cover from the front.
@AhmadMoore7 жыл бұрын
So do you have to continue to do that every time you close/open the hood now??
@CadidPixelNetwork7 жыл бұрын
No. There is an opening that connects to the cable under the latch. I can post another video later.
@CadidPixelNetwork5 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@jennings5427 жыл бұрын
what did u do to latch.i don't see what u pushed got it all open
@CadidPixelNetwork7 жыл бұрын
I removed the panel and a protective cover for the latch sensor. Then I tool a long flat head screwdriver and shifted the latch.
@CadidPixelNetwork5 жыл бұрын
Go to ebay and type in w211 hood latch cable. It's very easy to replace
@bobcharles77167 жыл бұрын
Any one know if you can do this with a W209 (2006 CLK)?? My Hood stuck can't get it open.
@drewrambo44695 жыл бұрын
It may be way too late but just for future reference for you and others for the ClK all you have to do is remove your tire on the right side or not even remove the tire just turn the tire inward towards the right and pull down your fender well you will be able to see your hood cables from there or feel around to feel the hood cables in the hood cable box when you tug on that itll Pop I do it every time mines doesn't work
@lubakaczmar31982 жыл бұрын
repace safty latch MB dealer 27 dollars each
@ladyvibe5 жыл бұрын
Are u in LA?
@CadidPixelNetwork5 жыл бұрын
Sorry!!! No
@carrillrayVlay5 жыл бұрын
I really could not see I having the same issue right now shit it hell weak bro .. we u pooped it the flathead needs to be in between something but wat
@CadidPixelNetwork5 жыл бұрын
Did you remove the cover that's covering the hood sensor? Once you move that out of the way just stick it the long flathead up next to the latch.
@mariollamas75013 жыл бұрын
Same problem
@freddyochoa84393 жыл бұрын
X
@paulattree41714 жыл бұрын
The protective cover is there to prevent you from doing what your doing. Security