Pro

The cable is tight, and the spring in the latch returns to its position with no problem. It seems, though, that the heavy hood isnt getting enough jump with the (looks like 4 inch tall) spring. Is this a common problem? I am assuming that this is what is the problem.

Thanks.

(Sorry for starting so many threads - just bought the car).

Black6SpdTA

I think it's a common problem, my car does the same thing.
-Rippin

Decap92RS

I know that my buddy who works at an oil change place says that this is a very common problem, mine does the same thing

I shot it up with some WD40, and pulled the lever for a while, didnt work.

Ive found that pulling the lever, then going and hitting the hood over the latch makes mine pop up, prolly not too good for it, but its broken anyways right?

92BLKL98

Mine works with a shot of WD-40

99TransAmWS6

mine does the same thing..ive even tried to stretch the spring lol..anybody find anything to fix it yet?

Black6SpdTA

I'll try that tomorrow, you just spray a little bit on the latch part, where the cable connects, right?

Pro

Well see, I dont have a problem with rust, cable being loose, or parts not moving. I think its just that spring. I can pull the cable, and it unlocks, but the hood doesnt spring up. So, just letting off the hood release just locks the thing in place again. So, it is mandatory that someone else be there to lift up on the thing (like what the spring is supposed to do). I guess they just made this little spring wimpy.

Its been a few days since I have actually looked at that spring, so I havnt analyzed how it attaches to the hood. I guess it's just screwed in there? Or welded...

mrronatron

i usually pull my lever and it does nothing....then i slam my door and it pops....good process...i suggest trying it

doug791

rofl i love third gens....everythings old enough that its broken but not old enough that it HAS to be fixed

slimdawson

I have a theory. The spring is too weak. And if you will notice the piece on the latch that actually catches the bar, it is has worn a small dip in it. I think when the hood is popped, instead of it sliding off of the bar(the piece on the hood itself) it catches in the little groove. I got so mad at it one day I dented the hood by losing my temper. Try not to anymore but after 15 minutes it got old. Plus, its nice when people want you to pop your hood before a race. I had a couple give up and forget about it

krazzycowgirl

my car had the same problem until I did the WD40 & it works fine now.

Before I would have to sit there pull on the hood until it pops.

vrooom305

Could it possibly be the alignment with the hood? I had the same problem until I realigned the hood with the latch...Now it works fine.