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Hood problem

Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 7:25 am
by 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

Hood problem

Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:37 pm
by 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.

Hood problem

Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 11:38 pm
by 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

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Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 4:47 am
by Jeff P
Here's a post from a few months ago that covered the same thing and gives a few more details.

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Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:27 am
by carole012
Thanks you guys.  I'll give it a try.....

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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:11 am
by 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

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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:48 am
by 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