Yes John it is supposed pop up by itself. Where it latches the mecahnism should cause it to pop up slightly. Start checking there for the problem. Gary Gore Activities Director DeLorean Mid Atlantic VIN 3360 << I was wondering: How would you open the engine cover when you are alone? As you know, I am not a DeLorean expert, but I need two people to open the engine cover. I lift the louvres up, and they stay up, and when I pull the engine cover-release, I need someone to lift it up. Is it supposed to pop up by itself? John Feldman VIN 4275 Minnesota plate: MY81DMC >>