I have read the previous threads and responses about how to unlatch a hood that will not cooperate. First of all, I caused the problem when I put the plate over the radiator. There is absolutely no tension when the handle on the inside of the car is pulled. There is incredible tension on the outside when I pull the tab. I can pull it out abount an inch now and still no pop. I have used a screwdriver and pushed up from underneath on the lever and still no pop. It seems as though I tightened the plate so much it has pinched the cable. Does anybody have any advice? Do I need to go ahead and break the cable? I do not believe it is broken at this point.

The tab will not do anything unless the main latch has been released. To release a reluctant main latch or one which has a broken cable, you can take a coat hanger and pull the cable with it. Just hook on the side and yank down any way you can.

Good luck.

Tom W

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Just to let you know, the plastic grill insert is very inexpensive, so if you can't hook or pull the latch with a wire or long nose pliers . . . go ahead and break the plastic grill, just be careful around the chrome surround and trim strips.