Mercedes-Benz Stuck Hood? Easy No-Tool Fix!

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  • Опубликовано: 12 дек 2024

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  • @RANDOMFIX
    @RANDOMFIX  5 лет назад

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  • @berrieboss
    @berrieboss 6 лет назад +6

    Bro you saved me alot of headaches!!!!! I thought my car had too be taken to the Mercedes dealership. I was looking for a way to open my hood and you are on point!!!!!! Thank you sooooooooo much for this bro!!!!!....

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  6 лет назад

      $chevyboi$, Thanks bro, I really appreciate the positive feedback and I'm glad it saved you from having to go the mbz dealer. _Randomfix

  • @joeleming9605
    @joeleming9605 5 лет назад +3

    This actually worked! My hood release has been really tough to pull. Well the bracket finally broken. I banged on the hood while someone pulled on the cable with pliers and it popped up ! Don't forget to grease your latches!

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  5 лет назад

      Joe, congrats on opening your hood and leaving the great feedback. I made a promise to myself when I started the channel never to waste anyone's time because there is enough time wasting in the real world. Thanks again for the feedback. _Randomfix

    • @RemygunzxxTV
      @RemygunzxxTV 5 лет назад

      Same thing going on with mines hopefully it opens though

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  5 лет назад

      Best of luck. _randomfix

  • @aidza46
    @aidza46 3 года назад +5

    You my friend, are a genius, can’t believe I was going to put my car into a garage that would have probably charged a fortune to repair this, I’ll buy you a virtual beer mate. 🍻🍻👊

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  3 года назад +1

      Beer accepted. Thank you so much for taking the time to post the feedback

  • @purediamox
    @purediamox 11 месяцев назад +1

    Worked on an ML350 - UK. Driver's side lock was stuck. Wedged the release lever inside the car with some packers and less than a minute of tapping and moving the bonnet and it freed. Used some WD40 to get the latch moving freely, and then greased it up... works fine now

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  11 месяцев назад

      Glad to help and thank you sharing your success on the ml mbz.

  • @DrDanMaggs
    @DrDanMaggs 4 года назад +1

    Big thank you for posting this. Just saved us £200 (the quote from Mercedes just to look into the problem)!

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  4 года назад

      Dan my pleasure to help. _Randomfix

  • @dominikmilewskiPL
    @dominikmilewskiPL Год назад +1

    YOU ARE THE BEST !!! THANKS FOR THIS GREAT TIP AND HELP!

  • @brianlockwood9519
    @brianlockwood9519 4 года назад +3

    Update late 2015 E220 Bluetex (UK Right hand Drive): Latch was stuck in the sense that the OS of the bonnet (hood) was stuck and the NS would release. By having someone in the car waggling the release and on the outside repeatedly pressing down and releasing the bonnet over the latch that was stuck, eventually caused the catch to release. (About 3 or 4 minutes)
    The two releases are directly in line with the very inner corner of the headlight lens covers.
    The cable comes up the OS under the bonnet and splits into two sections, a short one to the OS catch and a longer one to the NS catch. You can open the cable splitter with a screwdriver and lubricate the inner cables as well as lubricate them from the catch end(s).
    Another thing I noticed was that on release, the bonnet had only ever moved about half an inch or less (we have had the car from new) whereas the videos on youtube suggest a movement of more that one inch if not an inch and a half. This was caused by the long springs which are a few inches inboard of the catches. Lubricating these caused the bonnet to open an inch or so before the emergency latch caught. This is now much easier to release than before.

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  4 года назад

      Brian, this is great information and thank you for sharing. _Randomfix

  • @antogbr
    @antogbr 5 лет назад +1

    This saved me a lot of hassle, thank you for posting it!

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  5 лет назад

      My pleasure. _randomfix

  • @Alioops73
    @Alioops73 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing!! I’m going to try this now.

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  Год назад

      You are so welcome! Be patient and don’t rush it

  • @Реалист-с6д
    @Реалист-с6д 3 года назад

    Dude you just save me a lot of money because I was about to go to mechanic because who’s in my Mercedes sprinter stuck
    Thank you so much!!!

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  3 года назад

      Glad to help. I appreciate you taking the time to post this. I'm heading to Texas tomorrow to get my sprinter, I miss it.

    • @Реалист-с6д
      @Реалист-с6д 3 года назад

      @@RANDOMFIX hopefully you understood I were talking about hood
      Not who’s)))
      Thanks again!!

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  3 года назад

      I understood

  • @roborb1960
    @roborb1960 9 месяцев назад +1

    You've saved my life mate! Cheers dear chap..... :-)

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  9 месяцев назад +1

      Glad to help and thank you for the feedback mate!

  • @fredzimmer7453
    @fredzimmer7453 5 лет назад +1

    I was ready to take it in and have the latches and cable removed. Had my wife pull the release while I pushed on the hood a couple of times and it opened right up. Freed up the stuck passenger side latch with WD-40 and fixed within a couple of minutes. Thanks so much

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  5 лет назад

      Fred, thanks for the feedback and my pleasure 😊. _Randomfix

  • @TheRolexSlayer
    @TheRolexSlayer 5 месяцев назад +1

    this worked, wow, solid

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  5 месяцев назад

      Glad to hear!!

  • @chezbrooks6322
    @chezbrooks6322 4 года назад

    Worked like a charm. Thanks for sharing this!

  • @2947REISI
    @2947REISI Год назад

    Thanks a lot. Great tip 👍

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  Год назад

      T1ank you for your feedback, much apprecated!

  • @sekhemramin269
    @sekhemramin269 4 года назад

    Thanks for this video dude, I really needed this haha

  • @smithjo4152
    @smithjo4152 4 года назад

    Thank you. I will try that tomorrow.

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  4 года назад

      MY pleasure, did it work?

  • @maryjane7016
    @maryjane7016 3 года назад

    I have a 2004 Mercedes-Benz 230 compressor and the hitting of the hood didnt work its stuck on the driver side do u have any other suggestions

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  3 года назад

      Mary, if this doesn't work, you need to go to a body shop that can help open it. It's better and cheaper than going to a mechanic shop.

  • @donwat91
    @donwat91 2 года назад

    Thank you my friend.

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  Год назад

      I appreciate your constructive comments, thank you for the feedback!

  • @lisalisa8426
    @lisalisa8426 2 года назад

    WOW!! THAT IS JUST SO FREAKING AMAZING!!!!! This is so Appreciated!! 🤗😇🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  Год назад

      Thank you for your feedback, much apprecated!

  • @isidrowright4748
    @isidrowright4748 5 лет назад

    night before flight out the country tried to replace the battery and this happened I tried screw driver and nothing 30 - 45 min trying to open the hood. I watch this video and boy you this saved me so much headache thank you soooo much.

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  5 лет назад

      Isidro, Glad to hear the video helped. Also, can I get your help? CHECK OUT MY OTHER CHANNEL and subscriber if you like it. THANK YOU ▶️ ruclips.net/channel/UC-wuhWwzZnFOWK-GMsP6Ejw _Randomfix

  • @charlestackett7137
    @charlestackett7137 5 лет назад

    TY. I will give it a try.

  • @tamanasharifi4574
    @tamanasharifi4574 5 лет назад +6

    I have a Mercedes clk320 and the hood latch is stuck on one side. I tried this but it didn’t open :(

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  5 лет назад

      Tamana, keep trying and you may have to be a little more aggressive with the tapping. Can I get your help? CHECK OUT MY OTHER CHANNEL and subscriber if you like it. THANK YOU ▶️ ruclips.net/channel/UC-wuhWwzZnFOWK-GMsP6Ejw MANY THANKS _Randomfix

    • @Pyaen746
      @Pyaen746 4 месяца назад

      Does it worked ? Any help

  • @jacobdzik6238
    @jacobdzik6238 4 года назад

    Thank U Uncle...happen to me today....

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  4 года назад +1

      I hope the video helped.

    • @jacobdzik6238
      @jacobdzik6238 4 года назад

      @@RANDOMFIX one love for this tip...thx a lot uncle🙌🏻

  • @doanspraul
    @doanspraul 4 года назад

    Thanks

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  4 года назад

      My pleasure _randomfix

  • @DrMarvinLara
    @DrMarvinLara 5 лет назад +7

    This didn't workonmy car. So I Took my car to the shop cause I needed an oil change and the wire on the driver side had a broken piece on it. So it wouldn't open! THIS might be your problem if it doesn't open. And it only cost me $470!I'll

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  5 лет назад

      Did you take it to mechanic or body shop? _randomfix

  • @infodotwtf
    @infodotwtf 7 месяцев назад +1

    Just do what Fonzie would do 🙃

  • @unballisticr.i.pdadloveand7055
    @unballisticr.i.pdadloveand7055 5 лет назад

    Is this the same for ml amg thanks

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  5 лет назад +1

      Robo k, the hood latch is same most benzs use a two latch system. If you have an order benz just do the same with the center area versus the sides of the hood. Best of luck and let me know how it goes. If you can figure it out it's better to go to a body shop vs a mechanic for this repair. _Randomfix

    • @unballisticr.i.pdadloveand7055
      @unballisticr.i.pdadloveand7055 5 лет назад

      Just done about an hour go cheers 👨3&1 oil spray like new now

  • @nettenee9926
    @nettenee9926 9 месяцев назад +1

    I hope this works for me cause if it's not one thing, it's always another.

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  9 месяцев назад +1

      It’s that story of life? It’s not one problem it’s another!

  • @abdallaeid7643
    @abdallaeid7643 5 лет назад

    Thank you
    You helped me a lot after having hard times

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  5 лет назад

      Abdalla, thank you for the feedback. _Randomfix

  • @antonpictures
    @antonpictures Год назад

    Yes needs two people to open.

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  Год назад

      Or stuff something so the cable is extended

  • @bruceh4180
    @bruceh4180 5 месяцев назад

    My hood releases, but the lever that sticks out at the the grill broke off.

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  5 месяцев назад

      Use some
      Screwdriver pick to get access

  • @reneebrewer1688
    @reneebrewer1688 4 года назад

    Haha!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I was going wth?!?!?

  • @Shelly-op1kx
    @Shelly-op1kx 7 месяцев назад

    What do you do if the mechanic shuts the hood after an oil change and when you get home, you look at your S430 from the front and the hood is crooked or looks bent. The driver side doesn’t look shut all the way. Is this because the hood latches get stuck, sticking out? Can’t believe the mechanic didn’t even care to notice!

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  7 месяцев назад

      Yeah, this happens especially when mechanics are in a hurry or don’t realize it’s got a dual latch system instead of the one center latch. Just open the hood again and this time shut it while making sure both side latches engage.

  • @lacreshiamay3645
    @lacreshiamay3645 6 лет назад +1

    I have tried this with no fix is there another way ? I’m so frustrated with this good!! My tensioner froze I’m trying to replace it but when I had the hood open I didn’t close it all the way because I didn’t put the front shield screws back in to save time an the tow truck driver closed it now it’s stuck, not sure if it’s due to all the bolts not being in but it’s only the driver side

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  6 лет назад

      Great question, I would try the technique in the video with the help of two helpers, one holding the hood release and the two others will have to lightly tap on the hood near the hood latches. Best of luck and let me know how it goes. _Randomfix

  • @DrMarvinLara
    @DrMarvinLara 5 лет назад +3

    This is definitely not working on my car. Tried lightly tapping, tried tapping harder, even with a rubber mallet.

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  Год назад

      I appreciate your constructive comments, thank you for the feedback!

    • @TNazran
      @TNazran Год назад +1

      I had to get to Londn thought I would check the oil before long drive. Bonnet got stuck wouldn’t open. Looked your video up. Unbelievable your tip worked. Thank you for sharing young man. Saved the day and my life from my wife 😊

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  Год назад

      Glad to help in anyway. Congrats on saving that time and money not visiting a body shop. Thanks for the feedback.

  • @michaellittle1887
    @michaellittle1887 Год назад

    I'm having a problem with it not staying closed on the passenger side.

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  Год назад

      Keep working hard area hood area gently and make sure that cable is fully extended. You may need to pull the hood cable with a tool from inside the vehicle in worst case scenario as the cable could be stretched out. You may have to remove the cable from pull lever.

  • @MrJ183
    @MrJ183 4 года назад

    My 2006 s class doesnt have a hood release button

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  4 года назад

      did you find it? I has to have a hood release lever. (normally red)

  • @uzzle21
    @uzzle21 4 года назад

    I NEED ASAP I TRIED TO CHANGE HOOD LATCH I CLOSED THE HOOD NOW I CANT GET IN IM ON A 03 S600 please help

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  4 года назад

      Antonio, the vehicle is in the video is the exact car your you excel its a s55 amg. Just follow the directions.

    • @uzzle21
      @uzzle21 4 года назад

      RANDOMFIX i have tried for hours i cant get it to do anything at all man i dont wanna go to the dealer

    • @uzzle21
      @uzzle21 4 года назад

      RANDOMFIX had to go to the dealer boss.. shit gone cost me 765$ .. the cable is broke and i have to go through the grille to get to it

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  4 года назад

      Try a body shop next time instead of the dealer.

  • @garysargsyan4998
    @garysargsyan4998 3 года назад

    Didn't fork on my 07 S550

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  3 года назад

      Thank you for your feedback

  • @mrearlygold
    @mrearlygold 3 года назад

    Piece of pie!

  • @johngainey8277
    @johngainey8277 11 месяцев назад +1

    Bro mine is stuck on the passenger side right now....im gonna try this in the morning and I'll send you a update....thanks

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  11 месяцев назад

      Any updates?

    • @MacAutoDiag
      @MacAutoDiag 3 месяца назад

      RIP. He got it open, but forgot to put the hood prop to hold it up and died instantly. RIP he won't be missed

  • @shairodz5760
    @shairodz5760 3 года назад

    I tried this and it didn’t work 😩

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  3 года назад

      Is the cable broken?can you feel some resistance? If you feel some resistance then get two other people to help you, get them to tap on the hood as you hold the lever open. If you are truly stuck visit a body shop instead of a mechanic.

  • @حسنالبصراوي-ر6ت
    @حسنالبصراوي-ر6ت 2 месяца назад +1

    واووووو

  • @saulwc5523
    @saulwc5523 7 месяцев назад +1

    Get a better car

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  7 месяцев назад

      Lol 😂
      You are right!
      They were great cars but since 2006 they have followed the plastic trend of the automotive market.

  • @edgarspavlovskis5838
    @edgarspavlovskis5838 2 года назад

    Thank you!

    • @RANDOMFIX
      @RANDOMFIX  Год назад

      Thank you Edgars for your feedback, much apprecated