[2kGVV65sp4x4]

My 2000 GV's battery is so dead even the red LEDs for the alarm system are completely out. The hood release apparently has an electronic activator; feels wrong, lacks usual resistance partway out (just before audible click and latch opens). How can I get the hood open so I can check/change the battery?

Thanks.

 

[Max]

There is no (stock) electronics associated with the hood release. Get a 2nd person to push down on the front hood edge while pulling the release lever.

 

[aquanaut20]

I also dont believe there i an electrical interlock on the hood..

However, If you can access the starter from under the car, connect a set of jumpers to the main terminal (red) and ground (black), connect to good battery as in boosting.

Whalla, you have power to open and start ....

.... Philip

 

[2kGVV65sp4x4]

Thanks. Max's suggestion worked. Didn't even need a second person: gently pushed hood down and it stuck, went around and pulled lever myself.

GV has always been in desert so latch mechanism has no rust; does cable need a little silicone spray, or is latch designed to work like that?

 

[Max]

Cool!

does cable need a little silicone spray,

Can't hurt, but probably more important is to lube the latch mechanism.

Something like this stuff is ideal and comes with a thin nozzle / tube to attach to it...