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Old 03-16-2009, 01:20 PM   #1
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broken/ disconnected hood latch cable

I just went to open the hood to swap my plugs and wires, but there was no tension on the pull. How do I get it open to fix it?

90 squarebody suburban by the way.
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Old 03-16-2009, 01:56 PM   #2
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Re: broken/ disconnected hood latch cable

patience and a screwdeiver
that's how i have gotten mine before
now the cable usually runs by your inner fender on the drivers side, sometimes you can reach up and see if you can pull it down .. if it's connected you'll be set..
if it's not.. patience and a screwdriver =-)
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Old 03-16-2009, 01:56 PM   #3
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Re: broken/ disconnected hood latch cable

oh p.s. it coul be partially released hence why there's "no tension" have a buddy "pop" on the hooda little to see if that's the issue while you hold the latch...
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Old 03-16-2009, 09:17 PM   #4
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Re: broken/ disconnected hood latch cable

Yeah, it was just sticking again. I lubed up the latch and I'm going to adjust it when i change my plug wires tomorrow. Thanks for the advice and good thing i didn't have to use it.
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Old 03-18-2009, 02:41 AM   #5
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Re: broken/ disconnected hood latch cable

hey dude "pb blaster" penatrating catalyst and a wire brush...
that'll keep er clean for a while
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Old 03-18-2009, 03:15 AM   #6
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Re: broken/ disconnected hood latch cable

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hey dude "pb blaster" penatrating catalyst and a wire brush...
that'll keep er clean for a while
Works for pretty much anything rusted on these trucks
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