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.

[piecesparts]

Sounds as if your hood spring is shot or the actual hood piece of the latch assembly is dragging on the latch assembly that is on the radiator support frame.

[Prerunner1982]

perhaps the cable needs a bit of adjusting too, mine wouldnt open and i ended up cutting the cable, and replacing with new... with both cables i still have to hit the hook right in the middle then it will pop up.

[soleeagle]

Try oiling the latch, I had this problem when I bought my Burb and a little oil took care of it.

[trmudford]

Originally Posted by soleeagle

Try oiling the latch, I had this problem when I bought my Burb and a little oil took care of it.

I agree, my '86 started doing this just last week, I removed the latch and cleaned it good, then put a llittle grease on it and it works like new.

[aggiedave98]

thanks guys. will try cleaning/oiling tomorrow and will let you know...

[aggiedave98]

ok, sometimes I wonder why I don't think of posting things here sooner...

I just shot some wd40 in the latch and then oiled it and it works great!!!

for about a year now I have either used a little wood wedge or hit the hood w/ my fist... now it opens great!!!

thanks for the help.