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05-07-04, 03:03 AM
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sigh..,hood latch stuck
Looked through the search forum for the answer but didnt find much that helped.
Passenger side wont unlatch. Saw that Ken had a tool to manually release the latch but the picture was no longer available.
ALL help would be appreciated. Tried pulling on the cable for that side with pliers to see if it would pop. No luck. Cable doesnt seem to be snapped as it still has tension. Tried the Chevy slam (works on trucks and some cars with tired springs and/or sticky latches), lifting, pulling pushing from the drivers side (unlatched & latched). If you folks dont have a answer I'm sure the local dealer will for a price!
Thanks, TC
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05-07-04, 03:23 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: MS Gulf Coast
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My Corvette(s):
2000 Coupe 6 speed & 1996 Coupe Automatic
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2000 Corvette Coupe---Black on Black---6 speed
19/20 HRE 547, RK Sport Hood, Vararam, PIAA Headlights, C6/Z06 shifter, Borla Exhaust, Rocker Rails, Frame Savers, Flush Tail Lights, Both Tops, Lowered,
1996 Corvette Coupe---Bright Aqua Metallic---Automatic
17/18 Chrome "wagon wheels", TB Bypass, Both Tops
63,000 miles
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05-07-04, 01:28 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hermosa Beach, CA
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My Corvette(s):
1987 Z51 Silver Coupe
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05-07-04, 03:05 PM
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Oh thank you much, guys!!!
Will see if I can replacate the tool with a rod or if someone stocks it out my way. Otherwise will order it.
A friend is going to borrow it of a birthday surprise for a 7 year olds wish. Want it to be a smooth deal for them!!!!
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05-08-04, 08:32 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bel Air Md.
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My Corvette(s):
1993 Ruby Coupe
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Just a shot in the dark. Did you try to pull the hood release while someone pulls and shakes on the side that is stuck. I read a thread where soneone said you can remove the inner fener linner and get to the hood release. 
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05-08-04, 11:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Northern Indiana
Posts: 3,264
My Corvette(s):
1987 Z52 Black Convertible
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Thats what i did mine were just out of adjustement enough that it wouldnt open. I pulled the latch and my brother pulled up on the passenger side and it popped open.
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05-09-04, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: glendale, az
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My Corvette(s):
1985 4+3 Z51 black cpe & 96 Silver CE
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had it happen to me, I went up through the well whell after removing a few screws.
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05-10-04, 11:15 AM
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If this vettes rockin...,
It must mean the hoods stuck! 
Man, we darn near levitated it in our attempts!
The rod willbe the way to go in this case.
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05-11-04, 11:08 AM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: O'Fallon, MO USA
Posts: 59
My Corvette(s):
1991 Bright Red Coupe Z-07 Automatic
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Had that happen too. Once I got it open I pulled on the cable at the latch release and found about 3/16 of slack. Took a zip tie about the right side and put it on the cable next to the swaged end on the cable. With the slack out it opens every time. Also bought the handy dandy tool from Mid America because sometime, somewhere, one of the latches is not going to release and it will only be a mild PITA because I have the right tool.
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05-11-04, 11:19 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: (Chicago Suburb)
Posts: 450
My Corvette(s):
1976 Corvette - L48
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Just a question, why does it seem that Corvettes have the most hood latch problem. I had one on my 76 that had to be taken care of for a price $. Most of you seem to have had the problem one time or another. Whats the deal!!?? i've never heard of anyone having this problem except for a Vette.
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05-11-04, 02:05 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: NY LI Metro
Posts: 126
My Corvette(s):
1987 black beauty, all ez mods, owned '62,'78
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ummmmmmm...fine engineering?
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