The release cable broke and I cannot open the hood

2001 DODGE RAM
112,235 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 2WD
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MYCARQUESTION
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Interior release cable broke under the hood, I cannot open the hood. Is there a way to get it opened ?
Dec 28, 2016 at 11:05 AM
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STEVE W.
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Not easily. I would take it to a shop/dealer and let them open it, less likely to damage things that way.
Dec 28, 2016 at 4:44 PM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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you might be able to spot cable through the grill and reach with extra long needle nose pliers.
Dec 28, 2016 at 5:08 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Did the cable break on the inside of the car.
Jan 1, 2017 at 7:56 AM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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under the hood
Jan 1, 2017 at 10:51 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Sometimes you can reach from underneath to the hood latch.
Jan 1, 2017 at 4:28 PM
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MYCARQUESTION
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Thanks for all of your answers. I got it opened with minimal damage to the grill using long needle nose pliers and a small hook .
Jan 3, 2017 at 6:10 AM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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thanks for replying back to forum,glad to help
Jan 3, 2017 at 6:56 AM
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MYCARQUESTION
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Wanted to show my appreciation. Thanks.
Jan 3, 2017 at 7:36 AM
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Please use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help and tell a friend.

Best, Ken
Jan 9, 2017 at 3:33 AM
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MYCARQUESTION
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I will let my friends know. And if i need you or if i can help anyone in any way I'll try.
Jan 9, 2017 at 10:45 AM
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