Can't get the lid to open...

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In a message dated 1/8/06 10:10:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
quattro-request at audifans.com writes:

What a  lot of redundancy! 
You have to release both sides, plus the center, all  individually, before 
the hood will come up.



That redundancy is an absolute necessity.  I see cars all the time  whose 
hoods are fluttering in the wind because they are only on the safety  latch.  
Done it once or twice myself, and it brings back bad  memories.  I was in a car 
whose hood flew open once.  Luckily my mommy  (I was six) managed to pull the 
car to the side of the road without killing  anyone.  Man, I would not wish a 
similar experience on anyone.
 
If you have a 1978 Ford LTD wagon, secure the damn hood.  If you have  our 
old LTD Wagon, get a new windshield, that thing was smashed to bits.
 
-- Tom
Charleston, SC
91 200q
88 80q -- available for your winter driving pleasure.  Inquire  within.