Hood/Bonnet won't release

[McMicky]

Hi all,

I've been scouring the Internet for an answer, my bonnet/hood just won't release. I've already tried the following.

> removing the trim around the hood release to pull directly on the cable, as far as I can tell the cable is not snapped.

> pressing down on the hood while someone else pulls hard on the release

>spraying contact clean into the general area of the latches (getting desperate really)

>attempting to pull the centre release with a screwdriver and also a spring pull hook (long story but it's basically a thin rod with a 90 degree bend at the end).

 

The hood is tight shut and I'm not convinced my warranty will cover the work. Any tips are welcome.

[Steve Q]

How long have you had the car? 

I'd definitely recommend you contact the warranty company 

[McMicky]

Thanks for responding I've been in touch and they have said if its a cable issue it won't be covered so I really wanted to get it open and see if it's something I can fix first