Why can't the Civic's front hood be lifted after opening?
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Civic's front hood cannot be lifted after opening due to hood damage. Here is an introduction to hood-related content: Manufacturing: Made of rubber foam and aluminum foil materials, it reduces engine noise while isolating the heat generated during engine operation, effectively protecting the paint surface on the hood and preventing aging. Airflow guidance: For objects moving at high speed in the air, the air resistance and turbulence generated by the airflow around the moving object directly affect its trajectory and speed. The shape of the hood can effectively adjust the direction of airflow relative to the car's movement and the resistance force it generates, reducing the impact of airflow on the car.
Yesterday, my colleague's Civic encountered this exact situation—the hood popped open a crack but wouldn't budge no matter how hard we tried. It's most likely the small latch on the hood lock getting stuck, commonly due to three reasons: freezing after washing the car in winter, excessive dirt/dust/mud clogging the latch mechanism, or the release cable not being fully pulled. Have your friend yank the hood release lever hard from inside the car while you simultaneously give a few firm taps on the hood lock area—the vibrations might loosen it. If that fails, visit a repair shop where they have specialized tools to hook the latch open. Important: Avoid prying with a screwdriver yourself, as it can easily scratch the paint.
