Hood not opening
I cannot open my hood with the lever.
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I have seen this quite a few times on this vehicle. The release cable breaks at the hood latch assembly. In order to release it, I typically need to get the vehicle in the air and remove the lower splash panels. From that point I can access the back of the hood latch assembly to release it. If you wanted to have this done, consider YourMechanic, as a certified mechanic can come to your home or office to get the hood opened and repaired.
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Popping the hood, or bonnet, on your Forenza is a two step process, you need to release the hood latch inside your Forenza and then you need to release the safety latch under your hood in the front of your Forenza. The video above shows you the location of both hood latches.
The most common reasons a Suzuki Forenza won`t start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
If the cranking of the engine is sluggish, like your vehicle is harder to start on cold mornings, it starts inconsistently, or there`s no sound and interior lights when you try to start, suspect a failing battery, a loose or corroded connection or electrical draw.
The most common reasons a Suzuki Swift won`t start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter. Search our network of RepairPal Certified shops near you to speak with a technician about your issue.
First, pull the hood release and the hood should normally lift an inch or two while remaining partially engaged to the latch. Next, exit the vehicle, slip your fingers underneath the hood, find the latch and finish disengaging. If the hood doesn`t move after pulling the release, then you have a problem.
A hood with a broken latch could be a safety hazard since it is possible it`s not securely closed. And in this condition, it`s possible for the hood to suddenly release while you are driving, obscuring your view of the road.
Under the hood of most cars, trucks, vans and even tractors is a latch. Known as a hood latch, it temporarily holds the hood down. Hood latches are connected to a handle. When you pull or engage the handle, the hood latch will release.
Broken or Damaged Ignition
If your headlights can turn on, but your car won`t crank, that means that your battery is charged, but either the starter or ignition is the problem. If the starter or ignition is the problem, a starter engine can be jumped by using a charged battery.
Bad Sensors
One common culprit for this problem is the crankshaft position sensor, which measures the position and speed of the crankshaft. The computer uses the information from this sensor to know when to fire the spark plugs. If the sensor isn`t working, the spark plugs won`t fire, keeping the engine from starting.
Common problems with Suzuki include timing chain, headlight, and brake issues. Here`s what to know.
A dead battery is the most common reason why engines fail to start up. A common reason for batteries to fail is drain. Your car`s battery typically expends a small portion of its storage to start your car up, and then recharges from your alternator as you move.
With a cranking system, symptoms are divided into one of three possible troubleshooting categories: Click — No-Crank (solenoid clicks but starter doesn`t crank) No-Click — No-Crank (solenoid doesn`t click/starter doesn`t crank) Slow Crank (starter cranks, but engine RPM slow to start vehicle)
A clogged fuel filter causes low fuel pressure that results in a lean fuel condition and engine misfire. This can result in poor fuel mileage, rough idling and possibly cause the check engine light to come on. Once that light is on, it`s time for a trip to the repair shop.
You`ll want to look around the driver`s side of the vehicle. Typically there will be a knob, button, latch or lever on the driver`s door or near the vehicle`s floor. Look around for any symbols that represent a car with the bonnet opened.
In general, the hood latch system starts with a release handle located on the left side of the driver`s area. This handle is connected to an insulated cable that runs towards the front of the vehicle. The other side of the cable is connected to a latch under the hood that keeps the hood flush against the car`s body.
If your hood isn`t opening because of a broken release wire, you can often pull the wire yourself from inside the car. But if the latch is broken, you`ll need to get your hands a bit dirty. Luckily, it`s fairly simple to do and can bide you some time before you bring your car in for repair.
A hood latch is an essential safety mechanism on a vehicle. It`s typically made up of two pieces that connect and attach to the front windshield frame.
You`re right; eventually, the cable will stretch or break, and you`ll just have to sell the car. Of course, I jest. Actually, this is a common complaint, and it`s almost always caused by a dirty, under-lubricated or rusty hood-latch mechanism.
Absolutely not! The ground cable needs to be connected to the battery or a clean metal place on the engine. Would not do that.
Sitting on the hood of a car
When it comes to performance, we have never heard of someone breaking their engine (which is different from breaking in the engine) by sitting on the hood. Most people`s weight is evenly distributed, and the pressure of the person won`t get as far as the engine to actually damage it.
Modern cars have two hood latches – a main system, plus a backup that holds the hood down in case the main latch fails.
A shaker scoop (sometimes called a shaker hood scoop or a shaker hood) is an automobile term for an air intake for combustion air that is mounted directly on top of the engine`s air cleaner and protrudes through a hole in the hood.
Go to the front of your vehicle and locate the secondary release lever under the front of the hood on the left-hand side. Release the hood latch by pushing the secondary release lever toward the center of your vehicle.
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hood latch locked before could. Lose hood and now hood is jammed and can’t get it unjammed
ANSWER : Hi there:
If the hood was having a problem closing and won’t open now, it’s typically an indicator that the hood latch itself is damaged or simply needs to be lubricated. The best way to have this issue repaired or diagnosed is to contact a professional mechanic and have them complete a door will not open inspection. This will allow them to determine why the front hood on your 96 Ford Explorer is locked and recommend the right repairs.
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Hood cable broke and hood won’t open
ANSWER : Hello. There is a spring loaded latch that the cable pulls on so you should grab a flashlight and a screwdriver like the one you saw him use and look for where the spring is. The lever needs to be pushed towards the drivers side of the car. If you play with it a little bit, you’ll get it. Keep in mind it’s spring loaded so it will require a little force. There are multiple videos that show the process if you still cannot get it to release.
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Hood cannot be opened
ANSWER : Hey there. You may need to have another person check on the hood latch in the center front when pulling on the release. If it will not work, then the vehicle may need to be on a lift to access under hood to get to latch and release it.
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Hi both of my doors of my 04 350z will not open from the outside but if window is open I can open from inside handle. Sounds elec
ANSWER : Hi there. It is possible that the problem with your doors is electrical, however, there are multiple individual components that make up the electric door locks, ranging from solenoids, to relays, fuses, control module and the door lock itself. Before receiving a price quote on what it would cost to fix it, it would first require an inspection to properly diagnose what is damaged and needs to be fixed. I would recommend having one of our professional mobile mechanics come to your location and complete a door will not open inspection first, so they can pinpoint the source of your issue and recommend the right repairs.
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Dome lights will not turn on when door opened, radio will not turn off when car is off and door is opened.
ANSWER : Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle is likely having issues with the door switch which activates/shuts down both circuits. This is going to look like a peg in the door frame next to the hinge. The peg that is designed to make contact with the switch behind it may be at fault, or the switch itself may be faulty. It is best considering the circumstances that you replace the entire unit, as they are typically sold as an assembly. It is a rather straight forward repair if you are looking to do it yourself. Simply remove the old switch and reconnect it to the new one. Make sure to unplug the battery before hand. With that said, you can also contact our service department to schedule an appointment, and we can resolve the issue for you.
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Can a blown head gasket cause a map controlled thermostat not to open?
ANSWER : Hi there. Although a blown head gasket can cause multiple systems to fail throughout the vehicle, is less than likely that it would impact the operation of the thermostat on the radiator. However, it is quite possible that when the original overheating issue that likely caused the head gasket failure occurred, several electrical harnesses or sensors that control and monitor these components may have been damaged. Coolant can overflow for many reasons, but typically it’s due to having coolant that is not thinned down to the recommended 50/50 ratio of coolant to distilled water when adding coolant to the radiator.
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My trunk doesn’t open from the outside with the key nor does the remote work to get it to open.
ANSWER : Hi there. It is likely that the electrical trunk release or the trunk locking mechanism itself is damaged and needs to be replaced. It could also be an electrical relay issue or other component within the truck locking mechanism that is damaged. It is probably a good idea to have a professional mechanic come to your location and complete a trunk inspection to determine what is broken and needs to be replaced.
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Hood Open alert
ANSWER : Hello! We will be happy to assist. I sounds like you are having issues with your hood latch sensor. The hood latch sensor is integrated into the alarm system because back when alarms were first being used there were only alarm sensors on the doors. So thieves would force the hood open and disconnect the battery before breaking into a car so the alarm wouldn’t go off. The engineers found a way to stop this from happening by putting an alarm sensor on the hood latch itself.
If the hood alert icon comes on when the hood is closed you have a bad hood sensor. Replacing the sensor will fix all of the issues you have described. A technician will be able to install a new sensor for you. A convenient way of fixing your vehicle issue is through YourMechanic. YourMechanic provides mobile automotive diagnosing and repair. Meaning you wont have to alter your schedule to find time to go to a shop. YourMechanic technicians will diagnose and repair your vehicle right where it may be.
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