[Guest (MBNZ)]

Hello,<br> <br> I've got a 1986 190e 2.3 and the hood will not release. When I pulled the release lever, it went back, but did not eject the handle from the grill. When I grab the handle and pull, it will not release. <br> <br> I'm guessing the cable/rod broke that triggers the handle from the grill. How can I get my hood open?<br> <br> Thanks,<br> Will

 

[Guest (MBNZ)]

Have a screw driver with a flat blade and about the diameter of a pencil it is about twelve inches long . Stick it thru the grill insert and below the core support .there is a plastic ribbed guard to protect the cable you need to get it inside this guard and push the lever for the hood release . You may or may not damage the grill insert - just be careful. With a little patience you can get the hood to pop open . The latch arm needs to be pushed from right to left or pass side to drivers side . good luck.<br>

 

[Guest (MBNZ)]

That's kinda scary... Anyone walking by my car with a screw driver can get under my hood!

 

[Guest (MBNZ)]

nate,<br> <br> why would you be scared , if i am not mistaken some 190e's doesn't have any gas door locks....now that for me is scary. thinking someone might put sugar or salt in the tank of gas .... but then why be afraid if you have car alarms.....<br> <br> just my 2 cents...<br> <br>

 

[Guest (MBNZ)]

Well my car has a fuel door lock, so no worries there. But if I have a car alarm, he can pop my hood with that screw driver and cut the horn off my alarm. Then he can do whatever he wants ya know.