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Old 01-02-2008, 06:30 AM
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im having a problem with my hood release. i checked the cable by the release lever by the driver side panel, and its connected. but my hood wont open. is there a way to get the damn hood open? my car is overheating and i really need to find out what the hell is wrong... so i can fix it! getting a ride from people if fu*king gay! anyone with some help is greatly appreciated!

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Old 01-02-2008, 07:05 AM
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I remember you said you had that wreck so that could be the problem and the hood is jambed up.
try having someone push down on the hood while you pull the hood release so it takes pressure off the latch
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by John M &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I remember you said you had that wreck so that could be the problem and the hood is jambed up.
try having someone push down on the hood while you pull the hood release so it takes pressure off the latch </TD></TR></TABLE>

yea... expletiveing hole in the road screwed up my rad cupport...

i tried that method already! is there a way to release the hood another way?
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um reach in your inner drivers fenderwell under the lining and jerk on the hood release cable
Old 01-02-2008, 07:29 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by John M &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">um reach in your inner drivers fenderwell under the lining and jerk on the hood release cable</TD></TR></TABLE>

what is the cable isnt the problem? i will try it!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by John M &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">um reach in your inner drivers fenderwell under the lining and jerk on the hood release cable</TD></TR></TABLE>

Or try to get your hand behind the grill and pop yank on the cable towards the passenger side.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by G0TB00ST &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

what is the cable isnt the problem? i will try it!</TD></TR></TABLE>

either way, pull the cable and trip the latch
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