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The release cable broke and I cannot open the hood
MYCARQUESTION
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2001 DODGE RAM
5.9L
V8
2WD
112,235 MILES
Interior release cable broke under the hood, I cannot open the hood. Is there a way to get it opened?
Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 AT 7:05 PM
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STEVE W.
MECHANIC
13,465 POSTS
Not easily. I would take it to a shop/dealer and let them open it, less likely to damage things that way.
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Thursday, December 29th, 2016 AT 12:44 AM
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.
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Thursday, December 29th, 2016 AT 1:08 AM
SATURNTECH9
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Did the cable break on the inside of the car.
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Sunday, January 1st, 2017 AT 3:56 PM
JOHNNY G.JR
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Under the hood
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Sunday, January 1st, 2017 AT 6:51 PM
SATURNTECH9
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Sometimes you can reach from underneath to the hood latch.
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Monday, January 2nd, 2017 AT 12:28 AM
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.
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017 AT 2:10 PM
JOHNNY G.JR
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Thanks for replying back to forum, glad to help
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017 AT 2:56 PM
MYCARQUESTION
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Wanted to show my appreciation. Thanks.
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017 AT 3:36 PM
KEN L
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Please use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help and tell a friend.
Best, Ken
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Monday, January 9th, 2017 AT 11:33 AM
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.
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Monday, January 9th, 2017 AT 6:45 PM
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