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Hood spring up/not

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sparkystaco, Jan 27, 2010.

  1. Jan 27, 2010 at 12:22 AM
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    sparkystaco

    sparkystaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    When I pull the hood release on my 06 it releases but I have to pry it up with a stick so I can get my fingers under it to open the hood, have searched the threads an not found anything relating to this,,,HELP
     
  2. Jan 27, 2010 at 12:25 AM
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    EquinsuOcha

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    Have you tried reaching through your grille?

    Also, I've got pretty chubby fingers, and I can still wedge mine between the grille and hood...
     
  3. Jan 27, 2010 at 10:12 AM
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    sparkystaco

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    yes I push on the safety latch and that moves the hood enough to get a stick under the corner to open it
     

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