1998 Chevy Malibu car won't start

1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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ALICIAULM
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1998 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

It is really cold out and my car won't start...I'm sure the battery is drained from the cold but when I went to pop the hood to jump it, the hood won't pop...I have tried pulling the hood chord with pliers and I stll cannot get it open...help please
Jan 5, 2010 at 1:07 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Best thing, of course, is to put in garage for 2-4 hours, but if you can't, then use a hair dryer next to hood latch and see if you can get it to release.
Jan 5, 2010 at 11:47 PM
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