Home
How do you open the hood of '95 Chevy truck that has a broken hood release?
Wiki User
Answered 2009-12-01 21:16:13
if the hood release is broken at the part inside the cab, to release it, you can grab the cable with a pliers and pull it...now if it is broken up at the hood, id say your screwed. Answer
Most likely the hood still works but will not release. They say this is common with Chevy pickups. To test this wedge a screwdriver or something of that width where the hood opens in the front near the center. This is to put pressure on the latch. There is a good chance that it will open. Answer
Tap the hood with your fist near the latch mechanism. After you get it open, spray it with WD40 or something to keep it from sticking again.
Answer
If you are really stuck get three small blocks of wood cut at 45 degrees or less from a 2x4. Carefully wedge the blocks between the hood and the grill. You then will have access to the two 13mm bolts holding the latch. If you are fortunate enough to have on hand a slim universal joint for the 13mm socket and extension, it will be required.
Remove the bolts and the hood will lift. Then free it from the latch to clean and repair.
Refit back into its original location.
Your Answer
Still Have Questions?
Related Questions
Can you open the hood from the outside of a 2006 Chevy trailblazer if the hood release is broken?
If you remove the grill from the front of the truck you can then access the safety latch and hood release. My latch had rusted so I had to do this using a flat head screw driver and lifting the safety latch which allowed for the hood release to open.
Where do you locate the hood latch under the hood when the cable is broken?
dodge truck broken hood latch
Will a 1989 Chevy truck hood fit a 1982 Chevy truck?
No, It is not even close.
Will the hood from a 93 Chevy truck fit on a 1998 Chevy truck?
YES they are the same.
1991 ford f-350 hood release not working now what?
Had same problem today on 1993 Chevy truck. We cut black insulation around cable between hood release and wall in truck about 4 inches. Then pulled on cable and it opened hood.
You own a 88 Chevy beretta the hood release cable is broken how can you open the hood?
my Beretta is a 94 and it hood release is broke just the silver cable show ,,, i use needle nose pliers and pull it !
How can you open the hood of a 1994 Chevy ilumina van when the cable release is broken?
omg u Have to go thru the grill and pull the release latch
My 1994 s10 truck hood latch stuck or jammed?
You can get your 1994 Chevy S 10 pickup truck hood latch unstuck by spraying a lubricant on the latching mechanism. You can also remove the hood latch retaining bolts to bypass the stock release cable.
Where is the hood on a 2000 Chevy Silverado?
On the front of the truck, rear hinged.
How do you open Isuzu Rodeo hood when hood release is broken?
Get someone to hold the hood release lever while you pull up on the hood.
Location of crankshaft sensor for a 1992 chevy 1500 truck 4.3 engine?
The crankshaft sensor is located in the engine on a Chevy 1500 truck. This is under the hood.
Where is hood release for 1980 VW rabbit truck?
If you are standing in front of the truck it should be the little tab sticking out from the front of your hood. just push it too the side and release the hood by means of the handle you can then reach underneath your hood
How do you open a 1990 Chevy hood if the hood release cable is broken?
Climb under the front of the engine compartment with a coat hanger and a flashlight, reach up and grab the latch and pull it down.
How do you open the hood of a 2006 Chevy Colorado if the hood release cable is broken?
Use a large long blade screwdriver thru grill & turn latch, you will see the hole in the latch. No damage done.
How do i open the hood on a 2000 beetle if the hood release lever is broken inside the car?
To open the hood on the 2000 Beetle if the hood release lever is broken inside the car, you can remove the glove compartment of the vehicle and find the release cable inside the dashboard. Pull the cable to open the hood. You will then need to replace the hood release lever.?æ
How do you open an Audi hood when the release cable is broken?
my hood stuck on left side
How do you open hood of Isuzu Trooper 2001 if latch is broken?
how to get a 2001 isuzu trooper hood open if release cable is broken
How to open hood on 1990 Chevy Astro Van when cable is broken?
I go crazy everytime I have to open the hood on my 98 Chevy Astro. The guys just say "oh it's a Chevy" and they bang the hood. I have found that if I stick a butter knife unde the hood I can open it. What a pain!
Where is the ECM on a 1996 2500 Chevy truck?
It is under the hood on the drive side. It has fins and is black
Where is the blower moter on a 1983 s10 Chevy truck?
Under the hood, passenger side of firewall,
How do you open a hood release on a 1994 Chrysler caprice classic when the cable is broken?
There is no such thing as a Chrysler Caprice Classic. Chevy made a car called the Caprice (I had a 1969).
How do you open your hood when your cable is broken on your 1991 S10 pickup truck?
If you can find the cable under the hood, or if you can get to the cable where it's broken, a pair of vise-grips and a healthy pull should open it up.
How can you open the hood of a 1996 Ford Taurus if the hood release is broken inside the car?
you might be able to get under the car somehow and flip the hood release from the inside.
How much freon does a 1993 Chevy truck take?
look under the hood there is a sticker that tells the capacity
How do you pop the hood of a 2001 Chevy s10 extreme I pulled on the hood release but it still won't open. Am i missing something?
have someone push down on the hood then pull the hood release
Still have questions?
