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      01-08-2014, 01:11 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by pj.rodriguez View Post
I tried checking the cable from the hood latch until that little box and just past it but I couldn't see any issues. My hood doesn't pop open when I try pulling the lever. It just feels like I'm gonna snap it off. When I get someone to push the hood down, it opens. Any ideas on this one? Could it be the cable?
I know what you are referring to. Mine siezed and I had to open hood through the grille

The first box right underneath the hood is gone bad internally - not easy to see, you need to pop it open with skrew driver and notice what is gone bad

solution
A) new section including the plastic box from hood latch to box
or B) attempt diy fix that fixed the plastc box, the cable is fine - except the end of it in the box, ALSO the box has issues it is deformed inside
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