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Hood cable snapped?

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hey can someone tell me how to fix my hood? i went to open up the hood today and the cable just snapped? thanks for the help
 

HISSIN50

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one can open the hood from underneath the car (some guys can do it w/o having to get under the car, but I dont have that ability).

then get a new cable or install a trunk popper to open it.

good luck.
 

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It is simply a matter of replacing the cable.

If you are asking about how to open it -- it's actually much easier than you'd think. For a first timer (not an old pro who can do it without getting under the car ), lay directly under the nose of the car. If you look up at the bottom of the latch you will either see the metal tab where the cable goes in or just the metal tab with a hole in it. Simply pull the tab towards the driver's side of the car and it will pop.
 

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Adam, I was waiting for you to post about this.
 

89MustangGX

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HISSIN50 said:
Adam, I was waiting for you to post about this.
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I just couldn't disappoint you...
 
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