How do you release the hood without using the hood release?

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NATEBIRDSALL
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Cadillac SLS, 1996, 140,000 miles, 8 cylinder.

I need to open the hood from the outside and the battery is dead and I can't get into the car to release the hood from the inside. I don't have a door key, just a remote that won't work with a dead battery
Nov 3, 2007 at 9:41 PM
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BLACKOP555
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the best thing to do is to call the policei n your area and theyll come unlock your door for you, i would not try to open the hood from the outside and end up messing it up.

i suggest you call the police or the car dealership/locksmith and have them open it.
Nov 4, 2007 at 8:00 AM
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BUZZSAW
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[quote:4457ebf068="Natebirdsall"]Cadillac SLS, 1996, 140,000 miles, 8 cylinder.

I need to open the hood from the outside and the battery is dead and I can't get into the car to release the hood from the inside. I don't have a door key, just a remote that won't work with a dead battery[/quote:4457ebf068]

call the dealer and have them make you a key for the doors, need the vin and proper paperwork
Nov 7, 2007 at 12:30 PM
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