If the cable or lever isn't "broken" try this, first be sure the hood is shut tight then operate the hood release, then go around to the front of the vehicle and by using the side of your fist give the front of the hood a firm thump. Sometimes this will release the hood from the latch. If it opens give the latch mechanism a good lubrication before you shut the hood.
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
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.
the cable slid out of the latch and needs to be reconnected
dodge truck broken hood latch
If you mean the cable that goes to your latch and its snapped or something easiest way to do it is basicly grab a hold of the cable and pull on it and of latch would.
To repair a hood latch cable on a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, you have to take it to your local mechanic or dealership. The hood latch cable should only be reconnected with an experienced hand. While you can use wrenches and screwdrivers, the latch cable may come loose again.
Classic problem with Spyder. The latch cable has problems releasing the engine latch. Pull hood release inside car then go arround to back and push down on hood. It should pop the latch. Try several times if that doesnt work the first time.
It depends on what is wrong with the cable. When you pull the hood release within the car, is the latch not popping? If you can get the hood up at all, then you should look at the actual latch system where the cable runs, there is a metal clip that holds the cable to the latch. Have another person pull the interior latch release and watch the cable.
To fix a 2006 Hyundai Elantra hood latch cable, first, open the hood and locate the latch mechanism. Inspect the cable for any breaks or obstructions; if damaged, you may need to replace it. Disconnect the old cable from the latch and the release handle inside the vehicle, then install the new cable by reversing the process. Ensure that it operates smoothly before closing the hood.
To replace the hood latch cable on a 2004 Chevy Tahoe, first, open the hood and locate the latch mechanism. Disconnect the old cable by detaching it from the latch and removing any clips or fasteners holding it in place. Install the new cable by routing it through the same path as the old one, securing it to the latch and reattaching any clips. Finally, test the new cable to ensure it operates smoothly before closing the hood.
cable broke release latch for the hood can't open it
open hood go to the center latch dislodge the plastic cable retainer remove cable loop from the latch remove the two bolts from cable retainer left of the steering cable will drop thread it through the firewall from outside in reverse procedure.