The hood release does not require power, so it operates the same as when the battery is fully charged.
In case someone wonders about the trunk: long before there were push-button trunk releases, there were key cylinders that operated the trunk. They're still there - power or no power, the trunk key still works.
Defective alternator, dead cell in battery, or something is on pulling power from the battery.
The hood should still open when the battery is dead
Probably a dead battery but you may wish to check your battery terminals for corrosion.
Use the key to open the door.
dead battery, flooded engine, could be any number of things.
Your charging system has failed, probably the alternator.
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When you open your hood , does the underhood light come on ? If not , it sounds like a dead battery or a poor cable connection to the battery
You don't. You call a locksmith and have him open the door.
Check your voltage solenoid. Also make sure nothing is been left on.
When you open the hood for your engine compartment does the underhood light come on ? If not , it sounds like a dead battery or a poor cable connection to the battery
eather the battery has a dead cell or if it is farly new and was dead for a period of time in the winter will kill the battery and cause it not to charge.... or it could be the altinator that is bad and not charging