Please help! My hood release cable broke!!

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DonB

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• Jul 16, 2004

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My 83 GLX has starting problems. I replaced the solenoid, but no go. I went out this AM to start tracking down the real problem. When I pulled the hood release -- nothing happened!! It was replaced last year, so I can only assume it came loose at the latch. I can't open the hood now. AARRRRGGGG!

While searching the forums I saw where folks are disinclinded to post that info on line. A note with instructions would be VERY helpful. My email is (without the NOSPAM) DonBNOSPAM@OhioBikers.com

Thanks!!

 

The Shape

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Just slide under the car with a flashlight. You should be able to use a screw driver to release the mechanism.

 

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DonB

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Thanks!

I'll try that. Of course it has been raining all day now, so I guess I need some foul weather gear!

Is it a 'knuckle buster' or is there room to maneuver?

 

89MustangGX

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You don't need anything other than your index finger, and it's easy to get at. Once you get underneath you should see the tab that the cable attaches to -- just pull it as if the cable was and the hood will pop.

 

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DonB

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89MustangGX said:

You don't need anything other than your index finger, and it's easy to get at. Once you get underneath you should see the tab that the cable attaches to -- just pull it as if the cable was and the hood will pop.

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Whoa! Need an index finger like Superman!!

You were right. Pleanty of room to work with. The cable had come loose and all I had to do was drop the end back in the notch.

Thanks! I appreciate it. Now, on to the starter and solenoid problems...