Hood won't Open!

[mattdillon]

Guys, any of you ever had this happen (2000 rt/10) when I pull the lever the left side will release just a lil' bit but you can tell the right side is not releasing at all! I tried to pull up the left side but the right side is not moving. You can tell when you pull the lever it doesn't have that same POP to it that it usually does. HELP!

 

[Jance GTS]

If I understand this correctly, you got the hood to pop up but you can't get the right side to release the catch?

Can you get it opened enough that you can reach the cables? If so, take a pair of pliers and pull the cable.

I'm just trying to get a mental image of where it is stuck.

 

[mattdillon]

We finally got it open, I pulled up on the hood while one of my buddies pulled the latch & it opened! Now, I guess I'll lubricate everything & see if that helps.

 

[VYPR BYT 94]

She's clammed up, giving you the silent treatment.

Glad you got it.

Mike

 

[mattdillon]

If I understand this correctly, you got the hood to pop up but you can't get the right side to release the catch?

Can you get it opened enough that you can reach the cables? If so, take a pair of pliers and pull the cable.

I'm just trying to get a mental image of where it is stuck.

Thanks Jance, I didn't see your post before my last one. When I pulled the latch it made a lil' pop not the loud POP it usually does & the hood wasn't releasing at all on the right side & the left side did just enough to get your pinkey in there but I couldn't really pull it up any farther because the right side was still latched completely (does that make any better sense) Lol!

 

[Jance GTS]

Thanks Jance, I didn't see your post before my last one. When I pulled the latch it made a lil' pop not the loud POP it usually does & the hood wasn't releasing at all on the right side & the left side did just enough to get your pinkey in there but I couldn't really pull it up any farther because the right side was still latched completely (does that make any better sense) Lol!

Perfect sense! I'm glad you got it opened! You might try to use something to act as the "striker" before you close the hood again. You might need to adjust your cables so just be on the safe and play with it a little before you close it again to see if anything gets jammed or something.

 

[mattdillon]

She's clammed up, giving you the silent treatment.

Glad you got it.

Mike

Thanks BYT, we have a car show tomorrow at the church (they're honoring all local public servants including the Sheriff's Dept., WM Police & AMR Ambulane Service & Fire Dept.) & you know the First Thing Everybody always wants to see is the Motor! I couldn't imagine having to tell them I can't get the hood open! What would you recommend WD40 or White Lithium Grease?

 

[2000_Black_RT10]

Also check the adjustment overslam bumpers, latch, striker, back then mine was acting up, one latch side was jammed.. never had a problem since.

The pic links in the post below are outdated / obsolete, but there's a link to a PDF at the top with the pics if it helps..

http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/603876-Adjusting-the-Gen-I-II-hood-latch

Cheers,
Mike

 

[VYPR BYT 94]

... What would you recommend WD40 or White Lithium Grease?

Well I'm not a real big fan of wd40 unless I use it to temporarily loosen a rusty nut or something. The stuff isn't so great on things you want to be permanently lubed. I'd go with the lithium.

 

[mattdillon]

Thanks Guys, and Great Info Mike!

 

[eucharistos]

...... Now, I guess I'll lubricate everything & see if that helps.

i'm sure you know this already md, but (for the noobs reading this) don't include the hinges in "lubricate everything"

 

[Grisoman]

I'd go with the lithium.

Helps with depression too.