Lmao. Mine is a combination lock hood. Pull the handle and tap it 3 times exactly in the center front. Anywhere else, it wont work. Only 2 taps, wont work. It hasta be exactly 3 taps err pounds =). Hit it too lightly wont open, hit it a lil off center wont open. I thought about fixing it.... it just would'nt be the same. The sticky hood is part of the little things we love about these trucks! If i wanted a perfectly working truck I'd buy new =).