What to Do When the MG6 Hood Won't Open?
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If the engine hood won't open, it might be due to not finding the correct method. Typically, there is an engine hood release lever located under the dashboard on the driver's side. Simply pull it to open the hood. If it still doesn't open, check if tools can be used to pry it open. If that doesn't work, it's necessary to visit a 4S store for repairs. Below are the functions of the engine hood: 1. It serves as an air deflector, where its shape helps adjust the airflow direction relative to the car's movement and reduces aerodynamic drag. 2. It protects the engine and surrounding pipelines and components. 3. The hood can adjust the direction of reflected light, reducing glare that affects the driver.
Last time I drove my MG6, I ran into the same issue and it took me forever to figure it out. Most MG6 hoods have a dual-latch system—you need to pull the release lever under the driver’s side dash twice. The first pull will give you a click sound, which releases the primary latch. Wait two seconds, then give it a firm second pull to fully pop the hood. If it still won’t open, the cable might be loose or stuck—crouch down and reach through the front grille slots to manually flip a metal release lever inside. Don’t force it—my neighbor bent the hinges and paid 800 bucks for repairs. If you can’t reach the lever, you might need to remove the underbody panel or visit a shop. Pro tip: Spray some WD-40 on the latches during car washes to prevent this hassle.
Having worked in auto repair for over a decade, we commonly encounter three types of bonnet malfunctions with the MG6. The most troublesome is rusted and stuck latches, especially frequent during rainy days. This requires two people to cooperate: one continuously pulls the release lever inside the car while the other gently taps the bonnet latch position with a rubber hammer to loosen the rust. The second possibility is a broken cable. An emergency solution is to use a wire to hook the emergency release ring of the bonnet's secondary lock—located about three fingers' width behind the emblem in the grille. The third issue to suspect is hinge deformation, which is visibly noticeable by the misaligned gaps of the bonnet. In fact, many owners are unaware that the MG6's bonnet cable routing is quite intricate in design, making vehicles over 100,000 kilometers particularly prone to cable breaks at bends. It's recommended to replace the cable every two years for vehicles over seven years old.
