hood release cable broken, can't open hood?

160,000 MILES • 1.7L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WMAGEESR
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how do I open hood with a broken hood release cable, this is a 2002 Honda civic LX 4 door
Jan 31, 2015 at 3:59 AM
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KHLOW2008
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If the cable is broken from inside vehicle, there is a possibility you can try to grab the cable from under the bumpers and tug at it till it releases.
The other option is to get at the latch from under the front bumper, Not an easy manoeuvre.
Jan 31, 2015 at 4:22 PM
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