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Fri Jan 09, 2015 6:16 pm
I finally got my hood open and thought I'd post an update.
I removed the splash guard under the bumper and tried to blindly reach up and activate the hood release lock without success. After giving up, I went to the local garage and was able to get it open with assistance by removing the interior release latch and putting all my strength into pulling the cable while the tech pulled up on the hood. I ended up pulling the cable and sheath through the plastic catch near the latch but the hood eventually opened.
He thought the release lock might have rusted or frozen which is why the extra force was required. After spraying some lube on the lock mechanism and replacing the cable in the regular spot it now works fine.
I was in Chicago for most of my 2012's 57,000 miles. It might be good preventative maintenance to occasionally lube the lock / release if you're in a northern climate.