1997 Chevy Astro hood release

TIM SEELY

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1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
177,000 MILES

When I pull the hood release the doesnt pop open,
and I am unable to get to the secondary hood release.

Sunday, July 5th, 2009 AT 5:57 PM

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JDL

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16,098 POSTS

Hello, sometimes it helps to have another person standing at the end of the hood, as you pull on the release mechanism, have the other person pop the hood with the palm of their hand, in the area of the latch. If that doesn't work, you might remove the grill, see if you can reach anything?

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Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 AT 8:33 AM

BOB COX

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I maintain a small fleet of Astros/Safaris. The main problem with the hood release is lack of lubrication, and a build up of dirt. Have someone pull and hold the release handle, then slap the hood with the palm of your hand. This will usually "pop" the hood. The next thing you want to do is clean and lube the latch assy. I usually use a shot of air and CRC or the equivalent.

Bob

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Friday, July 10th, 2009 AT 10:08 PM