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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[North Coast Jim]

After trying all the other help detailed herein I must also add that you may not have sufficient pull length within the handle in the car. Make sure the cable within it's plastic tubing sheath is tied down within the car first. If it still is not opening remove the stop screw within the handle in the car. Pull until it opens. The T handle may come out of the receiver. Be careful not to damage the cable in this process. I had the same issue and was able to open the trunk with this method. Solution then is to shorten the cable in the trunk area.