Remove the front grill (4 star screws on the 1994 Grand Voyager I have). You can then reach in at the center front of the hood and push the primary latch toward the driver's side. If you can't push it hard enough with your finger, you may need a screwdriver or similar tool. Once that releases, open as normal.
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how to get a 2001 isuzu trooper hood open if release cable is broken
If the cable release is broken for the hood on a 2002 Kia Spectra, a person could crawl under the car and see if they can locate the broken part of the cable. If it is still attached to the hood, they could pull it to trip the hood latch. Otherwise, the car will have to be put on a hoist, and a long pole used to trip the hood latch.
From under car... its not too bad on a lift you can find cable near the hood need to get the inner wire and pull with pliers
Use a screwdriver to release the hood latch through the front grille. Take a look at the hood latch on another car to get an idea of how they work.
Use a set of pliers to pull the cable even if the plastic latch is broken...
my 2001 does the same thing. its the spring in the latch release. I have to have my wife sit in the car and keep popping the hood release while i push in and up and down on the hood right where the latch release is over and over and eventually it gives. Once you get the hang of it you can do it by yourself.
If the hood release on a VW Jetta is broken, whether its the cable or the plastic piece, you will need to remove the center shield under the vehicle. It is connected by four screws. Reach up under the vehicle and manually push the hood cable down with your hands to pop it open.
Open the hood as far as you can then use a flat-blade screwdriver to pust the latch. Just remember to always carry the tool and a flashlight to locate the latch.
you can get to the latch through the grill
You will need to remove the grill from your 2000 GMC Jimmy. With the grill removed. You can remove the hood latch retaining bolts. The hood will be released with the latch bolts removed.
Use a large long blade screwdriver thru grill & turn latch, you will see the hole in the latch. No damage done.