can't get engine lid to open - '88 80Q

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-Scott by BOSTON

> From: "John S. Lagnese" <>
> Try to hold the release lever while giving the hood a few sharp raps on the
> corner of the hood. I had this work when the hood release cable stretched in
> my Scirocco. It is also the same double latch mechanism. If that doesn't
> work, try to take off the hood release handle. Maybe you can pull the cable
> slightly farther with visegrips. This may be enough to release the second
> latch.
>