HELP! Can't Open Hood - Cable Snapped.

[scruffboy]

Thanks to everyone who responded, I've checked the pics, snaked a drop light into the comparment, took off grilles and turnsignals but still can't get this bi*ch open (the 15o weather here in Jersey ain't makin it easier. I made an appointment at body shop I know. When (if) he gets it open I am going to study it with a friggin microscope so this will never happen again. Also, I am going to study gas cap door cable in case something happens to that. I would suggest to all you supra owners to look into these things, as these cars run real well, but they are old and some things just don't last for ever, so you have to expect things to go now and then. Again, thank you everyone, especially Joel who sent close-up pics, I will pass them on to mechanic.

James in NJ

[j3pz]

its sad that something so small can cause such trouble

[joel w]

all i can add is that you need to go into it from the side in between the IC and the radiator cavity..the latch is at the top..

[mrnickleye]

Originally Posted by j3pz

its sad that something so small can cause such trouble

OK...but you must give Boromire credit for that line, hiking in the snow, when he picks up the ring after frodo dropped, from "Fellowship of the Ring".

Also...I was thinking that I will go look at my cables to have a plan if it happens to me.

[Justin727]

Originally Posted by SKILMATIC

Wow, this is a dilemna. Its sounds easy but its really not. The only thing I can think of is you are going to have to take off your quarter panels in the front and romove the hood. Unless you can get it to unclock you are going to have to do this.

you have to open the hood to remove the panels. If you reach under the front bumper to the latch you might be able to push the spring and it should pop open.