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1998 Honda Civic Repair Question


Topics covered: Grill, Hood.
Mileage: 10,500 miles.

Asked on November 26, 2011

Honda civic hood/bonnet won't release. Stuck down

Hood kept springing up, so gave it one hard slam down.
now it won't release. Cable and safty latch working fine.
I've had to cut out the front plastic grill for access, but I can't see the workings to enable me to free it?
Avatar Asked by Davidb

Answer

Replied on November 26, 2011

Look at the cable and where it goes. Tug at it to see if it releases. Get a helper to press lightly on the bonnet while you try to pull the cable.

Release is behind the latch and not easily seen from front.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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