Uh...I inserted my key in hood release mechanism to hold it open (like you would pull it with your hand) and then went up to the front of the car and pulled the hood free and then released it...That worked for me, hope it helps you too.
Find were the cable connects behind your grill and pull that lever Find were the cable connects behind your grill and pull that lever
The fuse box on a 1992 Toyota Tercel is located under the dash, near the hood release. It contains the protective fuses for most of the electrical system.
The main fuse box is next to the hood release handle on the driver side.
diagnostics ....
the cable slid out of the latch and needs to be reconnected
Try to get under the car and release it manually by pulling the latch (under the hood) where the wire comes out of the cable. This may require the removal of splashshielding and a flash light . Then once you have the hood open trace the release cable to inspect for damage or rust replace if necessary The latch it self may be the problem, if it is rusty spray it with a rust penetrent ,work it loose then oil it. Always use jack stands on a proper surface (level unbroken concrete) if you need to lift the car!
Listed in your owner's manual and under the hood on a placard.
Listed in your owners manual and under the hood on a placard.
The hood release cable.
Hood release cable has connector nuts on both ends of the cable. Loosen the connector nuts. Remove the cable retainers. The cable will come off and can be replaced with a new hood release cable.
The hood release handle is connected to a cable. The cable runs to the front of the hood and connects to a catch. When the cable is pulled the catch releases the hood.
The hood release cable is held in place by a retaining nut on each end of the cable. Remove the retaining nuts and the cable placement retainers. Reverse the process to install the new hood release cable.