Thanks to this member, I was able to open my hood today! If anyone is wondering... my cable snapped off, then the black covering pulled down over the metal inside rendering me unable to pop the hood. It went from bad to FUBAR.

Matt shot me some secret pics how to pop the hood in an emergency situation if you ever get to this point (which let's hope you NEVER do).

Thanks again man, it's stuff like this I appreciate boards such as this!

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

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Allright, glad it worked out for you...

Would like to know the "secret" myself. Thanks

I want!

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Michael LaFleur

'05 E320 CDI - 86,000 miles
'86 300SDL - 360,000 miles
'85 300SD - 150,000 miles (sold)
'89 190D - 120,000 miles (sold)
'85 300SD - 317,000 miles (sold)
'98 ML320 - 270,000 miles (sold)
'75 300D - 170,000 miles (sold)
'83 Harley Davidson FLTC (Broken again) :-(
'61 Plymouth Valiant - 60k mikes
2004 Papillon (Oliver)
2005 Tzitzu (Griffon)
2009 Welsh Corgi (Buba)

Since my "run-in" with an Escort, my cable feels stiff and reluctant to open. i fear it could break any time.

I wish to know as well, please. ( LNewcomb99@cox.net )

And how about sharing with the board "publically", so every one can benefit when ever thery are in situation like this. After all this is what this board is all about, sharing you experience with every one else.

Thanks

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87 420 SEL
Looking for a nice mid 80's MB diesel.
87 BMW 528e (Sold)
99 TOYOTA 4Runner
1989 Honda Accord (Sold)
1988 Honda Accord (Total)

Well, it won't help most of you, because a 126 has a different latch set-up than a 123, and if you have a working 126 hood, it's not rocket science as you can open it up to see where to poke around...don't mind sharing, but fewer random people knowing how to jimmy somebodys hood open makes me feel better somehow.....








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