Hood release doesn't work
09-07-05, 02:34 PM
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Hood release doesn't work
I pulled my hood release today to check the engine and it doesn't work. It is a 1993 SC400 and the wire is attached inside and there is slack in the wire. How do I open the hood from the outside and fix the cable? Thanks, Mike
09-07-05, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by lrspirits
I pulled my hood release today to check the engine and it doesn't work. It is a 1993 SC400 and the wire is attached inside and there is slack in the wire. How do I open the hood from the outside and fix the cable? Thanks, Mike
09-07-05, 10:41 PM
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You already got advice if the break in cable is in the cabin.
If it us on the engine bay, you can try to release it from the grill (then again depending on the model you may not have a grill). The other option will be to remove the plastic splash gaurd and approach it from below. Also look at the option of removing front bumper.
If you can arrange to look at another sc, you may be able to formulate a plan.
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If it us on the engine bay, you can try to release it from the grill (then again depending on the model you may not have a grill). The other option will be to remove the plastic splash gaurd and approach it from below. Also look at the option of removing front bumper.
If you can arrange to look at another sc, you may be able to formulate a plan.
Salim
09-09-05, 01:45 PM
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09-09-05, 05:57 PM
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If your efforts fail, it might be worth a trip to those dentless repair shops. I hear they have all sorts of instruments to reach awkward places and still apply leverage.
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09-12-05, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by salimshah
If your efforts fail, it might be worth a trip to those dentless repair shops. I hear they have all sorts of instruments to reach awkward places and still apply leverage.
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09-12-05, 08:46 AM
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do you mean the hydraulic arms/shocks/struts on the left and right sides, that extend fully when the hood is opened?
If so:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...15&catalogid=2
If so:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...15&catalogid=2
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