hood not opening with latch

[aggiedave98]

I've had this problem for a while now...

I've got an '89 suburban (but same hood at the '87 and earlier trucks) and when I pull the hood latch from inside, I head a click, but the hood does not pop open.

I have to make sure it's latched closed, then put a little wedge of wood (maybe a small 10-20 degree piece) in there, then pull the latch again.

It will then pop open.

I'm not sure if the spring is worn out or if there is another problem. I tried to adjust up the rubber stoppers on the side, but that didn't help.