How to fix a broken hood latch on a jeep?
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Where is the hood release on a car?
In most cases, it’s underneath the dashboard left of the steering column. Pull or press it and it should lift the hood 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) without completely disconnecting it from the latch. If you can’t find the hood release, look at the driver’s manual provided by your manufacturer.
What to do if your car hood latch is jammed?
If the hood does not open after tripping the latch, bring your car to a mechanic. Lubricate the latch with a lithium spray lubricant if it’s jammed. Purchase a spray lubricant—ideally lithium-based—with a bendable straw at the nozzle at least 8 inches (20 cm) long.
Can you open the hood if the cable is broken?
Because of this tendency, if you own an old car your cable may eventually snap or become loose when you try to open your car hood. Fortunately, you can still get into your hood even with the cable broken.
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In most cases, it’s underneath the dashboard left of the steering column. Pull or press it and it should lift the hood 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) without completely disconnecting it from the latch. If you can’t find the hood release, look at the driver’s manual provided by your manufacturer.
If the hood does not open after tripping the latch, bring your car to a mechanic. Lubricate the latch with a lithium spray lubricant if it’s jammed. Purchase a spray lubricant—ideally lithium-based—with a bendable straw at the nozzle at least 8 inches (20 cm) long.
Because of this tendency, if you own an old car your cable may eventually snap or become loose when you try to open your car hood. Fortunately, you can still get into your hood even with the cable broken.