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If you shine a flashlight into the front grille, you might be able locate a small (pea-sized) c-shaped hook in the latch. If you can see it, place a screwdriver in there and pull firmly to the right. This is a manual release mechanism that will trip the hood open, in lieu of the cable.
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Where do you locate the hood latch under the hood when the cable is broken?
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How do you open the hood on a 1993 VW Eurovan that has a broken hood release cable?
To open the hood on a 1993 VW Eurovan with a broken hood release cable, you can manually pull the hood latch. First, access the latch by removing the front grille or, if possible, reaching through the wheel well or under the vehicle. Use a flathead screwdriver or a similar tool to push the latch mechanism toward the driver's side. Exercise caution to avoid damaging the latch or surrounding components.
How do you open the hood on a 1993 S10 with a broken hood release cable?
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.
How do you open the hood to your Civic 2000 if the hood latch is broken?
With a pair of pliers pulling the latch.
How do you open the hood on a 1992 Buick Century when the hood latch is broken?
Use a set of pliers to pull the cable even if the plastic latch is broken...
How do I open the hood on a 1993 Bravada when the hood latch cable 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.
How do you open the hood of a 1998 ford explorer if the latch inside the vehicle is released but the hood latch won't release?
crowbar dude...
How do you go about opening the hood of a 94 Ford Explorer if the latch does not release it?
try having someone bump the hood while you pull the latch
How to Open hood with a broken cable on 1994 Ford Explorer?
how to open hood with a broken cable on a 1994 ford explorer
Where is the hood latch on a 1993 Geo Tracker?
in the glovebox
How do you open the hood on a 93 Dodge caravan when the hood release cable is broken?
If the hood release cable is broken on a 1993 Dodge Caravan, you can try accessing the hood latch directly. Use a flathead screwdriver to carefully pry open the latch mechanism located at the front of the vehicle. Alternatively, you can remove the grille or reach through the engine compartment, if possible, to manually pull the latch. If these methods don't work, you may need to seek professional assistance or replace the broken cable.
How do you open a 1990 BMW 325c hood when the hood latch is broken?
There is a screwdriver slot behind the grill that will operate the hood latch. Look for it on the driver's side.
