[Realism22]

Probably related to the frigid temps lately
I can have the hood pop up but when moving the lever on the hood latch it wont release and open

Any pointers?

 

[Ted]

when moving the lever on the hood latch

Does it move the normal amount?

Have you looked in with a flashlight to see if there's anything blocking movement?

 

[2011.2017.odyssey]

This ^^^
sounds like there is play in the cable or too much resistance at the latch due to lack of lubrication...
get that plastic cover off for a good look. the latch is also adjustable.

also curious if those hood struts are causing some upward pull on the latch leading to your issue.

The van looks nice with those side skirts BTW...

 

[Realism22]

Does it move the normal amount?

Have you looked in with a flashlight to see if there's anything blocking movement?

It pops up normal,
just wont open when pulling lever to the right, Flashlight doesnt let me see much due to the plastic cladding. I'm thinking of taping a few straws together and spray a whole bunch of Pentrating oil on the latch

 

[kernel]

Why not remove the plastic cover so that you get a better view of the latch? Did the lever or safety latch get bumped or misaligned somehow?

 

[Ted]

Is there a reason you aren't answering whether the lever is moving the normal amount? (Assuming it's not a "new to you" van that you don't know the normal movement.)

 

[Realism22]

Seems like it moves the normal amount which is what annoys me most, ive tried moving it while pulling lower,higher,on an angle, nothing works

Going to try getting penetrating oil in there with a few straws taped together , sprung a new ps fluid leak and i cant refill due to this

 

[Realism22]

Why not remove the plastic cover so that you get a better view of the latch? Did the lever or safety latch get bumped or misaligned somehow?

Trying to avoid removing the underbody bumper plastic 🏃‍♂️ nothing was bumped

 

[00Odysseus]

Try pressing down slightly on the hood, being careful not to crush your fingers, while moving the latch. Also try lifting while doing it as well.
Like you stated, it could be due to frigid temps or need lubrication....or both.

 

[Realism22]

Will definitely try that

 

[Ted]

This is my '02 secondary latch action

 

[Realism22]

very good vid thanks
for years ive pulled up and to the right, looks like you just pull to the right i will try that

 

[Ted]

Is it possible your lock has shifted position so that the normal movement is not clearing it? If so, a little leverage applied to the lock might move it back.

 

[Realism22]

Ended up taping two plastic straws together having it reach near the latch sprayed liquid wrench all in the latch BAM! finally opened up like butter

Thanks for all the help ladies n gents

 

[Ted]

Everyone loves a happy ending. Good work.

 

[surgeon]

Few months back I started lubing that with CRC Assembly grease which is liquid anti-seize. Been working out well.

 

[rbhollabaugh]

Tell us more about those hood struts I see in the pic. Did you put them on? Attachment point? Brackets? Model number of strut?

 

[Realism22]

Tell us more about those hood struts I see in the pic. Did you put them on? Attachment point? Brackets? Model number of strut?

Thats a pic of JDM Lagreat i got off the internet not my car as i still have the humble prop rod. Looks like a very clean example and the hood struts are a nice touch