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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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My hood release cable is not working and the hood is closed. Any thoughts on how to relase the latches with the hood closed, I know some time ago someone had a post on how to do it but I cannot find it.

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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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Broomstick handle from underneath to each hood lock. Pilot Dan
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Broomstick handle from underneath to each hood lock. Pilot Dan
Yep that is the only way that it can be done!!! That or a nice long screw driver or one of the long pry bars...


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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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The same thing happened to me last month. I had to put it up on my race ramps and use a bar to get it open. Not fun. I have since added and additional pull wire that I attached to the bottom of the latch in case it happens again.
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