1973 Gmc Jimmy Hood Release Latch Working Cable Either Broke Diconnected Open

1973 GMC JIMMY
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my hood release latch is not working the cable either broke or diconnected how do i open it?
Nov 19, 2012 at 6:02 AM
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Try to see if you can get a vise grip on the cable after remvoing the handle. Hopefully the cable braoke at the ahndle end. Otherwise you can try getting under the truck and getting to the latch and popping it with a screwdriver or do this through the grille.
Nov 19, 2012 at 6:14 AM
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