Hood Latch Cable Broken

[NotTheBest]

Undo the bonnet (hood) from the hinges at the front, lift the front of the bonnet slightly and pull it forwards until the pin is pulled clear of the latch. The prop rod will still be attached, so you won't be able to completely remove the bonnet until you release this.

I tired to do this but the hinges are under the hood behind the grille, so unless I can remove the grill somehow without opening the hood, I can't get to the bolts.

[124JOE]

where are you at? it seems you need some help,
and it should be some one with long arms.joe

[NotTheBest]

So I went under the car from the passenger side and using my phone, I was able to get a video of the latch. My phone is near the distributor, if that helps any. Is there anything wrong with it? Is it stuck, etc? Link: http://youtu.be/ahHy3dHYCdU
Any help is appreciated. I also tried stabbing at it with a screwdriver from underneath, but to no avail, as it was really hard to tell what I was stabbing at.

[124JOE]

where are you at? it seems you need some help,
and it should be some one with long arms.joe

where are you located?

[Ptoneill]

The lower spring, smaller of the two, is connected to the latch, that is the piece you have to push towards the drivers side.

Here is a picture of what you were looking at from the passenger side, you can see the backup release cable thru the slot, the primary cable is attached to the bolt.



No to beat a dead horse...but this is the view from the drivers floor. The two hood cables share the same firewall fitting as the positive battery cable, I pointed out the backup release cable with the screwdriver tip. Mine is lopped and covered with electrical tape...I didn't do it so I don't know if it's normal or not. My cable is only about 4 inches and can be easily hid behind the battery cable.

[RRoller123]

It would be a good idea for all of us to go test those backup cables.....

[NotTheBest]

The lower spring, smaller of the two, is connected to the latch, that is the piece you have to push towards the drivers side.

Here is a picture of what you were looking at from the passenger side, you can see the backup release cable thru the slot, the primary cable is attached to the bolt.



No to beat a dead horse...but this is the view from the drivers floor. The two hood cables share the same firewall fitting as the positive battery cable, I pointed out the backup release cable with the screwdriver tip. Mine is lopped and covered with electrical tape...I didn't do it so I don't know if it's normal or not. My cable is only about 4 inches and can be easily hid behind the battery cable.

Thank you for the pictures, as the first one is very useful. The second one is different compared to mine. The hood release cable doesn't have a grommet on the firewall, it just goes through the same hole the main wires do.

[NotTheBest]

It would be a good idea for all of us to go test those backup cables.....

Lol yes. Wouldn't want to be like me and can't work on the car.

[NotTheBest]

where are you at? it seems you need some help,
and it should be some one with long arms.joe

where are you located?

I don't get what you mean... My location as in where I live or what?

[DieselSpider]

where are you at? it seems you need some help,
and it should be some one with long arms.joe

where are you located?

I don't get what you mean... My location as in where I live or what?

Where are you and the car located so we can see if its realistic for a member to drop by to assist if you are comfortable with that.

[124JOE]

yes that is what I ment
if we can help you we will

[NotTheBest]

yes that is what I ment
if we can help you we will

I live in West Houston area, but I'm not sure if I really want anybody coming to where I live.

[124JOE]

OK but if you did there is a pack of fiat racers that live in fort worth
im sure one is a member there. and could help you

[NotTheBest]

OK but if you did there is a pack of fiat racers that live in fort worth
im sure one is a member here. and could help you

I really almost have it, I can reach up there with a screw driver, it's just a matter of pushing it in the right place. The only problem is I can't see well and have to go by feel and a sense of where everything is.

[toplessexpat]

Ok - I'm happy to help.... As will be most the Houston guys.

Is the car mobile?