1999 Bentley Other hood release cable

1999 BENTLEY

145,000 MILES • 4.4L • V8 • TURBO • RWD • AUTOMATIC

LPS999

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I cannot open the hood and believe that the cable has broken.
I have had the car in a garage but they were unable to either pull the cable from the release switch or access the cable any other way. They tried through the RHS wheel arch but could not access it.
Can you confirm that there a two release mechanism on in the centre and the other on the RHS.
Do you have any advice on how to get the hood open without damaging the car?
Would you recommend using the Firkin fireman's hood release bar?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks

Sep 24, 2015 at 1:01 AM

HMAC300

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
48,601 POSTS

we have no information at all on these cars but when this happens there are normally panels on the bottom of car to take off so you can access the release. The fireman/s tool may damage the car , never saw one. if lucky you might access through grill but will take some time either way to get to it.

Sep 24, 2015 at 1:33 AM

LPS999

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Thanks for your quick response but this does not answer my question.
I really need advice from someone who has dealt with this problem on a Bentley Arnage 1999 so that I can get the problem dealt with.

Sep 24, 2015 at 2:51 AM

HMAC300

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
48,601 POSTS

I am applyingfor your refund as we have no information manuals or otherwise on this vehicle.

Sep 24, 2015 at 3:01 AM

THIS IS MIKE

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
686 POSTS

We are sorry we did not have any information for your car. Your donation was appreciated but we insist on refunding it.
Thanks,
Mike

Sep 24, 2015 at 3:10 AM

LPS999

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Thanks

Sep 24, 2015 at 6:22 AM

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