Hood problem

[carole012]

I don't know if i'm in the right forum or not but here goes anyway.  I have a 1989 Beretta GT with a BIG problem with the hood release.  The lever (handle) whatever it is...lol  under the dash broke off.  Is there a way I can open the hood without it?  Maybe from under the car?  Anywhere?  HELP!!! ÂÂÂ

[wicked-irocz]

yes you can get at it by reaching up from underneath right infront of the radiator.  But you will need to reach all the way up to the release.

[94beretta]

if  you can see the cable that is attached to latch underneath the dash where the latch was ,you can just pull it with a pair of pliers

[Jeff P]

Here's a post from a few months ago that covered the same thing and gives a few more details.

[carole012]

Thanks you guys.  I'll give it a try.....

[Mr Goodwrench]

Yup sounds like you nees a new hood cable..   I think its a dealer only part.  I'll get the u the part #.  I just put a newone in the other day.  GM list is like $36 or less..

Mr Goodwrench

[carole012]

They sell a kit for a new cable at Murray's.  However, i don't think i'm up to the task of installing it.  lol  Mainly because you have to get the hood open to do it...  hahaha