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No, there are no other releases especially keeping it open. it's pretty much counterbalanced and uses gravity to stay open. Most likely the spring is hung up if the hinge itself is in good shape. My hood used to grind whenever opening. I sprayed some PB Blaster on the springs & hinges and it works smoother than it has in years.
It sounds like you've got to lubricate both hinges, even the one that works . Squirt oil on the stuck hinge and move the hood back and forth so the oil gets to the right spot. Keep oiling until it finally releases. Then wipe up the mess. I'd grease your hood pins as well.
