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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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Hello folks ,

I own a 1994 corvette , its been stored away for the winter .
No that i trying to get it going for the spring , I noticed that the hood cables are defective ( or hood latch on drivers side is sticking ) , such that i cannot open my hood . I cannot drive it as well as my battery charge is low .
I heard some folks say that there simple ways to get the hood open .

Any thoughts or ideas would help ??

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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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This thread should have all the info you need. Good luck, I think we've all been there!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ood-stuck.html
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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You can charge the battery without opening the hood.

Use a cigarette lighter adaptor or jack up the car & connect the + charger lead to the large lug on the starter & the other lead to ground.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Churchkey
You can charge the battery without opening the hood.

Use a cigarette lighter adaptor or jack up the car & connect the + charger lead to the large lug on the starter & the other lead to ground.
Now thats what I call thinking outside of the box !!!

I love it
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