Notices
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd/3rd gen pickups, and 1st/2nd gen 4Runners with IFS

cannot open hood 4 runner

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 5, 2017 | 11:34 AM
  #1  
cifer's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
cannot open hood 4 runner

Hi 4 Runner community . Ive been around here for quite a time but decided to sign up because i have a major problem with my 95 4 Runner. I guess the cable from the latch wich unlocks the engine bay is broken(not the part in the cabin). If i pull it i feel no resistence at all.
i already disassembled the front (bumper, lights...) but the grill is screwed under the hood. Anybody who could give me a hint please?? Best wishes from germany! cifer
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2017 | 02:48 PM
  #2  
thook's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 8,656
Likes: 16
From: NW Ark on wooded ten acres...Ozarks at large!
the cable is still attached to the pull lever under the dash?
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2017 | 10:21 PM
  #3  
cifer's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 10
Likes: 0



Hi thook. Not anymore because i took it apart.
If i get under the steering wheel i can follow the isloted cable through that small hole wich leads to the engine bay. Is there a malfunction of the cable inside the cabin?
Njoy the day

Last edited by cifer; Jun 7, 2017 at 02:51 AM.
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2017 | 02:53 AM
  #4  
cifer's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Is there any other access method? What steps should i do now?
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2017 | 07:24 PM
  #5  
thook's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 8,656
Likes: 16
From: NW Ark on wooded ten acres...Ozarks at large!
man, not sure how to guide you on this. i've honestly never had to deal with it on my 4rnr. sorry
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2017 | 09:31 PM
  #6  
old87yota's Avatar
Registered User
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 3,112
Likes: 582
From: Portland, Oregon, USA
I am in a similar situation with my brother's 1990 Toyota Corolla Wagon, except the car was in a collision. I can move the cable but the hood latch is now out of alignment and won't pop up.

We might just let the body shop deal with it.

Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:04 PM.