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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[defianty]

After playing with it a bit more it wouldn't open again without a serious pull on the handle. It's almost dinner time here in the UK so I'll try again tomorrow by taking it all out and lubricating the cable and looking at any adjustment at the handle again.

Thanks again guys. I've been in the garage all day and only managed to install the fog lights (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)