I have an 04 X and the hood release stopped working. Seems like the cable stretched. Is this common? The seat release cable had to be replaced also. It would not release are they using rubber?
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I haven't had mine long enough to respond but I will give ya a bump to the top and maybe someone else can respond. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
Been around here for a while, had an 02 that I sold w/110K on it
I don't think I have ever read about this problem.
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I have an 04 X and the hood release stopped working. Seems like the cable stretched. Is this common? The seat release cable had to be replaced also. It would not release are they using rubber?
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Well there you have it! it is working fine.
Must be operator error! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
Sorry we could not help but this is a new one just have to get it fixed.
Can anyone help him get it open so he CAN FIX IT????
Cut into the cable under the truck???
Who has done a grill replacement? can you get to it that way?
Bruce
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2005 X PSD Limited Mineral Grey, 4X4 Has Second row bench then Every other factory option available. Under Construction
4x2 Lift Gate Lifts,
Tekonsha Prodigy
Ford 30MM Rear Bar
BridgeStone 285/75-16AT(D range) Revos, Now have a winter and summer set each with a set of wheels!
V Code LF, U Code RF Modified Fs in the rear
Catch All Linners
750 W Inverter
Magnaflow XL System W/ 3.5 DP OE Cat spliced in at 4" inlet and 3-3/4" outlet.
ART Rotors, Performance Friction Pads, Front & Rear
Rancho RSXs on Front and 9000s set at 2 on rear
06 Chrome Package Grill,bumpers and hooks. After an encounter with a Honda, (She got the ticket) 2005 Ex and Specs and Pictures of 2002 X
Mine did this just the other day. At first I thought I just didnt pull hard enough. Another tug didnt help. I ended up just lifting on the hood and it popped up. Havent had a chance to look into whats causing it yet though. Ill have an answer this weekend.
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Mine did this just the other day. At first I thought I just didnt pull hard enough. Another tug didnt help. I ended up just lifting on the hood and it popped up. Havent had a chance to look into whats causing it yet though. Ill have an answer this weekend.
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This is what comes to my mind also, that maybe the release is working, but the hood is popping up on it's own. I had this problem on my old S10 Blazer. Opening the hood was a two person job. One to hold the lever, the other to pull up on the hood. Actually, I think I remember my X doing it once also. I suggest trying it with two people, one lifting the hood, one pulling the lever.
Keep us posted.
...danny
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I had the same prob. It was a two person job requiring some pushing & prying (fingers, no tools!) on the hood, while working the lever. After it popped open I lubricated the latching mechanism, slammed it shut and now works like a champ.
Had the exact problem on my '00. I had to pry a big screwdriver under the hood by the release and and pull to get it to release. Took it to the dealer to change oil and advised them I had trouble opening hood. When I picked it up, they said the "catch" was bent a little, so they straightened it and lubed it. Not sure I got the real story, but never had any problems after that. Yes, they charged me for like .25 of an hour, but I was going to break the dang thing off using the screwdriver. Very frustrating condition.
Sorry I haven't been back in a while. I sprayed it with some PB Rust Buster and seems to work now. I hope it continues to be so compliant [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]. I have a 96 Corvette and that locked itself down due to cable failure. I ended up making a tool myself to open it. No body could get it open. I was ready to take a sawzall to the hood.
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