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The hood will not open

Tiny
BANZHOF
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  • 1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 128,000 MILES
I got the oil changed at a place when I got home later that day I wanted to check a belt and I pulled the hood release but it wount open. Can you help I would like to do it my self I will not go to the oil change place they no nothing.

Thanks Dave
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Friday, November 4th, 2011 AT 11:30 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Dave, check to make sure the steel cable is still attached to the release lever in the vehicle. If it is, have a helper pull the lever while you tap on the hood with the palm of your hand near the hood latch. It may need lubericated and be sticking
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Friday, November 4th, 2011 AT 11:41 PM

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