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2012 Tacoma won't open

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 69camaroowner, Sep 26, 2015.

  1. Sep 26, 2015 at 12:05 PM
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    69camaroowner

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    My 2012 Tacoma's hood won't open. Bought it two months ago. Latch works however hood won't pop up after hood latch is pulled. How can I open my hood without having to go to the dealer? Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Sep 26, 2015 at 12:07 PM
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    Twalt87

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    You could try get a friend to lift the hood while you pull the release, it may be sticky, or the good ole smack the hood method while someone pulls the release lever.
    If neither works, then somthing else has happened or its seized, if it does work, lube up the latch before you close the hood again.
     
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  3. Sep 26, 2015 at 12:39 PM
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    69camaroowner

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    Ok. Pulled interior latch, slid underneath with a broom and used broom handle to push hood up. It popped up. Was able to open hood and lube the latches. Closed hood and pulled hood release and hood popped up. Tried a few more times and worked great. Thanks for all the previous threads on my this.
     
  4. Sep 26, 2015 at 1:19 PM
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    Twalt87

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    Glad it worked =) Also Welcome to the forums =)
     

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