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Hood Latch- Passenger Side Won't Release

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Hood Latch- Passenger Side Won't Release

Posted: 7/26/09 7:36pmMessage 1 of 18
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The passenger side hood latch won't release. Tugging on cable under drivers side feels slack. Is there a way to reach the latch and release it. I cannot open my hood?

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Hood Latch- Passenger Side Won't Release

Posted: 7/26/09 8:18pmMessage 2 of 18
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
John, here's a good thread that should be very helpful.
 
 
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Hood Latch- Passenger Side Won't Release

Posted: 7/27/09 5:17amMessage 3 of 18
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  The crossover cable is probably broke or loose on one end.  The passengers side is more aggrivating to release than the drivers side when working through the firewall but there are plastic plugs that can be removed that will allow you to do it.  If you dont have any luck after reading the post listed above, let me know and Ill post some detailed pics of the latch and a tool that will unlatch it....but not without throwing a few things and lots of blue language.
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Hood Latch- Passenger Side Won't Release

Posted: 7/27/09 6:36pmMessage 4 of 18
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ConfusedConfusedDid ya git it open yetConfusedConfused myrootbeerfloat2009-07-27 19:27:36
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Hood Latch- Passenger Side Won't Release

Posted: 7/27/09 8:01pmMessage 5 of 18
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NOT OPEN YET - I WILL MAKE MY ATTEMPTS OVER THE WEEKEND. MY HANDS ARE LARGE SO GETTING IN UNDER THE HOOD AT FIREWALL WILL BE INTERESTING.

MAY NEED SOME TIME ON THIS JOB. DON'T WANT TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF TRANNY SLIPPING, IT NEEDS FLUID.

 

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Hood Latch- Passenger Side Won't Release

Posted: 7/27/09 8:05pmMessage 6 of 18
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Crossfire1982.  Any pictures you can provide would be greatly appreciated. I am not sure of the latch mechanism that needs to be yanked.

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Hood Latch- Passenger Side Won't Release

Posted: 7/27/09 8:17pmMessage 7 of 18
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[QUOTE=Johns81]

NOT OPEN YET - I WILL MAKE MY ATTEMPTS OVER THE WEEKEND. MY HANDS ARE LARGE SO GETTING IN UNDER THE HOOD AT FIREWALL WILL BE INTERESTING.

MAY NEED SOME TIME ON THIS JOB. DON'T WANT TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF TRANNY SLIPPING, IT NEEDS FLUID.

 

[/QUOTE] GeekOnce you get the hood open if your low on tranny fluid add LUCAS Trans additive it works wonders, already saved two of our auto tranny'sStarStar
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Hood Latch- Passenger Side Won't Release

Posted: 7/28/09 5:16amMessage 8 of 18
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John, Ill post the hood latch pics tonight from home. I took them specifically for this purpose.

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Hood Latch- Passenger Side Won't Release

Posted: 7/28/09 4:34pmMessage 9 of 18
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My car has a cover over the wiper trough so mine is a little more difficult to get to the holes in the bulkhead as yu can see.  The holes are plugged with rubber plugs that can be pushed out.  I took mine out and left them out.  The passengers side latch is located almost directly in front of the hole in the passengers side wiper trough. The part you will be probing for is shown HERE with a screwdriver.  You will need to push DOWN on this part with your tool.  The tool will need to be bent a little in order to get through the trough and engage the release as you see HERE.  This shot shows the tool engaging the release  . Since I have to go through the wiper door cover I made a SPECIAL TOOL  that you see here with a 12 inch scale.  I hope these help you
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Hood Latch- Passenger Side Won't Release

Posted: 7/28/09 6:57pmMessage 10 of 18
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[QUOTE=myrootbeerfloat][QUOTE=Johns81] MAY NEED SOME TIME ON THIS JOB. DON'T WANT TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF TRANNY SLIPPING, IT NEEDS FLUID.[/QUOTE] GeekOnce you get the hood open if your low on tranny fluid add LUCAS Trans additive it works wonders, already saved two of our auto tranny'sStarStar [/QUOTE]
 
Well, at least they're driveable for the time being Wink.

Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

 
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