PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Anybody else have to replace hood release handles a lot?

showme · #9 02-08-2009, 03:20 PM

Thanks for the replies, everybody. We never have this problem when the temps are anywhere above freezing, so I can see why a lot of folks have never experienced this. I guess I didn't make myself clear, but what I'm talking about is the small, grey secondary release handle at the grill, not the primary under the dash. What happens is that I release the interior, which usually causes the secondary at the grill (shaped like a little windshield ice scraper) to pop out a bit. I then usually grab it between both index fingers and pull it straight out (forward) to complete the release. I don't raise the hood with it, or pull it any harder than when it's warm, or pull side ways. It snaps into without hardly any pull. I order them from ********az, and they look to be oem, though they are made by 'truktek' (?). They have copper or sheet metal reinforcement on them, and come with a new pin to secure them. I'd like to think I'm some muscle-bound stud that just doesn't know his own strength, but I know better than that. I haven't tried to lift the hood up any before I pull it, so maybe that's the ticket. Thanks Jeremy. And tangofox, your idea sounds like a winner, only I think i'll make the entire thing out of 1/8" metal and paint it grey. Also, t walgamuth, I understand what you're saying. But you have to pull the doohickey to get it to release the latch. I use my right hand to lift the hood. Thanks again, all. I think I will order one from the dealer just to see if I've been getting ripped off. I can hardly believe they would sell junk when most of their parts are German made and oem.