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Number11 - 20 Jul 2005 01:19 GMT

We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we pull
the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood seems
frozen. Any ideas?

We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.

Thanks

Rich

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TeGGeR® - 20 Jul 2005 02:59 GMT

> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we
> pull the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood
> seems frozen. Any ideas?
>
> We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.

You don't open the hood much, do you?

You won't bend it provided you're pushing in the right direction (towards
passenger side).

It's probably just rusty. Don't use WD-40, use penetrating oil, like 3-in-
1, Kroil, or PB Blaster.

Make sure you spray or drip in the very center, down where the latch
mechanism is.

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Professor - 20 Jul 2005 13:30 GMT

Give the WD40 penetrant a few days to work... repeating the spraying
daily.

Professor
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N.E.Ohio Bob - 20 Jul 2005 16:26 GMT

> Give the WD40 penetrant a few days to work... repeating the spraying
> daily.
>
> Professor
> www.telstar-electronics.com
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=33717&ite
m=7987538023

I wish people would find GOOD silicone lube and FORGET about wd-40. I
know wd is popular, but other products are better by far. bob

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Ron M. - 26 Jul 2005 00:55 GMT

> > Give the WD40 penetrant a few days to work... repeating the spraying
> > daily.
> >
> > Professor
> > www.telstar-electronics.com

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=33717
&item=7987538023

> I wish people would find GOOD silicone lube and FORGET about wd-40. I
> know wd is popular, but other products are better by far. bob

It would be nice if you could provide us with actual names of some superior
products.
Then maybe we'll consider giving them a try too.

Ron M.

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TeGGeR® - 26 Jul 2005 02:20 GMT

>> > Give the WD40 penetrant a few days to work... repeating the
>> > spraying daily.
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> superior products.
> Then maybe we'll consider giving them a try too.

WD stands for "Water Displacing". It was never intended as a penetrant.

The best to get?
Rust Check
Krown
(above available in Eastern Canada only and are the absolute very best
there is anywhere in the world, bar none)

3-in-1 oil
sewing machine oil
gun oil
PB Blaster
Kroil
(latter two evaporate too much for my taste)

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Michael Pardee - 26 Jul 2005 03:28 GMT

>> > Give the WD40 penetrant a few days to work... repeating the spraying
>> > daily.
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>
> Ron M.

Look for any product identifying itself as a penetrant, and consider whether
you need silicone or if oil will do. My rule of thumb is silicone on
plastics and places where dirt attraction will be a problem.

WD-40 is not a great penetrant and it is a worse lubricant. People who use
it in locks make me crazy - once the stuff turns to gum it appears more WD
is the only way to get the lock to move again.

Mike

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Brian Stell - 20 Jul 2005 17:18 GMT

> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we pull
> the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood seems
> frozen. Any ideas?
>
> We sprayed WD40. I am afraid of bending the lever off.

lol, a common suggestion for this is to go to a quicky oil change place
(they will need to open the hood) and pretend you didn't know there was
a problem.

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Professor - 20 Jul 2005 18:53 GMT

Yes... but the problem with that is... the big goomer at the oil change
place will probably break it off trying to get it open.

Professor
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Number11 - 21 Jul 2005 00:48 GMT

It was a rock !!

My daughter took the car to the dealer. Somehow, they forced the hood open
and found a small stone wedged in the mechanism. $7 charge. The cheapest
bill I've seen from a dealer

Thanks for the info on the WD-40, silicone and big goomers

> We can't open the hood on our 1999 accord. The hood pops up when we pull
> the latch on the dash. However, the release lever under the hood seems
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>
> Rich

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Professor - 21 Jul 2005 01:34 GMT

Unreal... glad you solved the problem. That's certainly a new twist.

Professor
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