Volvo 1996 960 Hood Won't Stay Up
 

Suddenly my hood will not stay up. When I lift it up it just falls down. This has never been a problem before.

I would greatly appreciate any ideas or insight as to what the problem could be.

Thanks

Probably the gas springs (they look like shocks) went flat.

Volvo # 3526163, Stabilus # 6512AJ, or Sachs #SG315006

Others are on the aftermarket, some may not last long.

You can also move the red latches on the supports and open the hood 90 degrees.

You can see the hood extension process here at 4:48.

Thanks everyone for your information. I really appreciate it.