Hood Catch Problems, Pulling the handle won't release the catch. Options

[defianty]

I've gone though this about a hundred times now revisiting it every few days and I still can't get it to function.

When I disconnect the cable from the catch it moves freely when you pull the handle in the car. But when connected no amount of pulling will release the catch.

The catch is well lubed and moves freely when the springs are removed and can be activated by hand when the springs are installed - although it does require a strong thumb to move the lever.

Any ideas welcome before I do something I regret (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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[mepstein]

Quote from 914rubber a couple years ago -

“I do make these. One thing that is often missed with these, is that they MUST be held down. the factory made little metal tabs to hold these in place. the cable will cause the plastic tube to will flex (it's flexible plastic after all). The purpose of tying it to the body is to give it points that can't flex. So make sure you use the factory mount points to hold it down. It will make it work as designed. The tube is only to provide a barrier that he cable can slide in.”

[defianty]

Quote from 914rubber a couple years ago -

“I do make these. One thing that is often missed with these, is that they MUST be held down. the factory made little metal tabs to hold these in place. the cable will cause the plastic tube to will flex (it's flexible plastic after all). The purpose of tying it to the body is to give it points that can't flex. So make sure you use the factory mount points to hold it down. It will make it work as designed. The tube is only to provide a barrier that he cable can slide in.”

Thanks for that Mark. I think that was the key to this. I pressed down all of the tabs as hard as I dared and it now works. Still tough to pull but it works. Cheers.

Thank for the alternative suggestions. I think I'll look into something similar down the road.

Thanks 914world. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[mepstein]

Quote from 914rubber a couple years ago -

“I do make these. One thing that is often missed with these, is that they MUST be held down. the factory made little metal tabs to hold these in place. the cable will cause the plastic tube to will flex (it's flexible plastic after all). The purpose of tying it to the body is to give it points that can't flex. So make sure you use the factory mount points to hold it down. It will make it work as designed. The tube is only to provide a barrier that he cable can slide in.”

Thanks for that Mark. I think that was the key to this. I pressed down all of the tabs as hard as I dared and it now works. Still tough to pull but it works. Cheers.

Thank for the alternative suggestions. I think I'll look into something similar down the road.

Thanks 914world. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Make sure the cable is lubed. It makes a big difference.