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how do you open the hood of a 2003 volvo s 80 when the latch will not release
cable broke release latch for the hood can't open it
you have to pull hood release then get out of car and pull up on the hood like you were to open it. then get back in car and pull hood release again. then get back out of car and open hood that should work. i have a 1999 Volvo v70 xc awd cross country and that's what i do for mine. ;)
Just under the left side of the dash!
Need more info, Year make model? Which end broke? Did you end up pulling out the wire or just the end came off inside the vehicle? If you are not comfortable with pulling the grill or parts of the interior you might be better to go to a bodyshop (or mechanic) and have them replace the cable for you.
The 1987 Volvo hood release is under the dash close to the drivers side door. It is a large round handle that looks more like a jar lid than something to pull.
The hood on a Volvo S60 can be opened when the latch is not working by sticking a stiff piece of wire into the grill and pulling on the release latch. The latch can then be repaired or replaced.
front drivers side left kick panel
The interior hood release helps secure the engine compartment. Early model cars had a simple latch to open the hood. Since anyone could open the engine hood, anyone could take the battery out of the car. Adding an internal hood release increased the security to help protect the battery and other engine components from theft.
pull the hood release lever to the left of the drivers footwell go to the front of the car and pull the hood up gently a small black handle will pop out of the grille Pull on the handle to release the hood.
the cable is either stretched or broke
left hand side under dash