hood release cable

1998 SATURN SL2
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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JENNYSSL2
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I have a 98 Saturn sl2 the hood cable to release it isn't working how do I get the hood up?
Feb 17, 2011 at 6:47 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Is there any inner cable left to grab on the inside of the car by the release handle?
Feb 17, 2011 at 6:55 PM
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JENNYSSL2
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That's how I was opening it before it came off the handle. It was poppingfine just pulling the cable but now nothing happens.
Feb 17, 2011 at 7:22 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So there is cable to pull?If so get a pair of vise grip pliers and lock them on the cable and give it a pull.If the hood open's then you need to get a new cable.
Feb 17, 2011 at 7:41 PM
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