try pushing the hood release in and lots of wd40 on the cable. probably just dry!
i have a Chevy s-10 1990 and the hood wont release, and the latch is broke. what should i do
its difficult.
Lubricate hood latch assembly and cables liberally with WD-40 or similar
If this is a 2004, it should be covered under warranty by VW. You should take it back to the dealer and have them realign the hood striker.
Look under the hood behind the air filter.
While pulling the release latch, try pounding on the top of the hood once or twice to break it loose. Those hoods have a tendency to stick sometimes. If you're not comfortable with pounding on your hood, try pressing down on it a couple of times with the palms of your hand at the front before pulling the release latch.
my truck wont drive it does everthing but when i otu in d it makes sound
I had the same problem with my 95 and all it needed was lubrication worked into it. Spray a lubricant into the latch assy and apply grease to the hook portion of the latch that contacts the hood.
Most hood releases consist of a latch tucked under the hood, but above the grill. If you place your fingers under the hood, usually to the right of center, you will feel the latch. You will lift the latch, and the hood should pop open enough to get your fingers under it. Then, it releases fully as you lift the lid. Two problems can occur on hood releases. One, sometimes the piece of the lever that you should lift up on has broken off. Second, sometimes the piece is there but it wont pop the hood. You could try to release using the safety latch. Or, you could try to pop the hood by placing your hands on the hood, one on each side off center. "bounce" your hands forcefully in a down-up motion and you should hear the hood latch "pop". Use your fingers to try to lift the hood. Sometimes you have to repeat the bouncing motion several times before the hood releases.
on the trunk latch theirs a little clip, its stuck down and should be up
the hood latch is not releasing this could be due to a stuck/broken hood latch or something wrong with the release mechanism (broken/stuck cable, handle came off of cable, etc...) use screwdriver(s) through your grille to pull the lever that would be pulled from the cable. best thing to do is get a new hood latch from local parts store and look at it to figure out how it works so you know just what to press/pull/activate on the car -R. Mesyef
Make sure the Hood release inside the cockpit area (near the drivers knees) is fully returned to the latched position. A '98 model may need some lubricand under the hood at the latch. A simple 3in1 or WD40 would work or better, a white lithium spray. Good Luck