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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 08:31 AM
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This car keeps breaking my b*lls! And I love it still lol
I wanna check my anti freeze and add oil and i click the hood popping button and I always need to push the release under the hood well its not opening enough to let me stick my finger under to press the release.... The mechanic opened it before when it happened but j don't wanna pay just to open my hood
Anyone got any tips
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 09:10 AM
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Have Someone Pull On The Hood Release In The Car While You Try Opening The Hood.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 09:39 AM
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I think I see a connection

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/o...moment-134340/
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 09:44 AM
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ONesicjag- I live alone it only works if u have someone who can help u lol

Mikey- the hood wouldn't open prior to me freezing myself in
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 10:27 AM
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Find a new mechanic..... Period!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 10:44 AM
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Surely You Know Someone That Can Assist You..
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 01:20 PM
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You just learned a valuable lesson!

If your car has a problem (Like the hood does not open normally) then don't ignore it until it becomes a critical problem.

It just starts multiplying and the car goes downhill very fast.

You MUST stay on top of your car repairs if you drive an old car.
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ONEsicJAG
Have Someone Pull On The Hood Release In The Car While You Try Opening The Hood.
Originally Posted by hilaryv215
ONesicjag- I live alone it only works if u have someone who can help u lol

What happened to this strapping young man? He looks like he would be up for the challenge.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2015 | 03:21 AM
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Post 13 by Abonano in this link shows photos of how to open the hood when it won't open normally. I hope it works as I haven't had this happen to me yet.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...-s-type-65618/
 
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