1998 Chevy Cavalier

Tiny
JIM WISEMAN
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 122,000 MILES
My problem is that the hood does not pop open, or even move, when I engage the release. Are there several possibilities? Is it a costly repair? Would the expense, given the car's age, be justified?
Saturday, January 24th, 2009 AT 6:58 PM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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You will have to replace the cable. If you can disconnect the hood lever and pull the cable with some vise-grips, pop the hood. Get a replacement cable (check availability first).

If the cable is broke, you will have to raise car and unlatch hood from underneath.
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009 AT 10:05 AM

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