Hood Opening gtrouble

[WWHSTD]

Little problem with my hood. To open it I have to have somneone push down on the hood while I pull the lever...Any ideas???

[scarabY2k]

If you have the little hydraulic hood support, it might need replacing. Cup, my beetle had the same problem. the pressure/recoil of the hydraulic rod aids in the lift/release of the hood, which allows the little release tongue to pop out. Most auto parts stores carry what you need.

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[Prof. Pat Pending]

Originally Posted by WWHSTD

Little problem with my hood. To open it I have to have somneone push down on the hood while I pull the lever...Any ideas???

If you have to have someone push down on it it is not the hydraulic strut because they push up not down. It has to do with the latch not releasing. Maybe needs lubrication or cable is too tight...just a guess

[doublebarrel]

Try spraying the moving parts in the latch with some white lithium grease.Mine was sticking and it cured it.

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by Prof. Pat Pending

If you have to have someone push down on it it is not the hydraulic strut because they push up not down. It has to do with the latch not releasing. Maybe needs lubrication or cable is too tight...just a guess

Beg to differ. I had the same problem and used the method you used for a while. Replaced the Hydraulic strut and problem solved. At least it worked for me and I did no other remedies prior to the strut replacement.

[dbmcd]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

Beg to differ. I had the same problem and used the method you used for a while. Replaced the Hydraulic strut and problem solved. At least it worked for me and I did no other remedies prior to the strut replacement.

I think I would try the lithium grease first.

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by dbmcd

I think I would try the lithium grease first.

It wouldn't hurt