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Old 12-01-2006, 03:37 PM
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My hood release latch just pulled right off today, how much work is it to fix it/what do i need to do. THanks for the help guys.
 
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Old 12-01-2006, 08:37 PM
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anyone? I really need help, i cant even open my hood right now.
 
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Old 12-01-2006, 09:14 PM
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you broke the actual latch? if you did, try pulling on the cable w/ pliers to pop your hood open. it's easy to fix. i think a 10mm bolt is holding it. i can probably get you another hood latch. is your car a 96-00?
 
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Old 12-01-2006, 11:27 PM
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yup, the plastic part snapped off.
 
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Old 12-02-2006, 07:19 AM
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Check this out... not sure what year civic you drive but apparently there's a problem with the hood releases breaking.

http://autorepair.about.com/library/a/1i/bl823i.htm
 
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Old 12-02-2006, 10:12 AM
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just get some vice grips and pull on the cable
 
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Old 12-02-2006, 01:48 PM
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Yea, its a common problem, mine did that too. I just use pliers.
 
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Old 12-02-2006, 04:40 PM
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So you just use pliers every time? not worth replacing?
 
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Old 12-02-2006, 05:06 PM
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^ not really. Just leave a pair of vice grips or pliers in that little catch on the floor between the sill and the seat.
 
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Old 12-02-2006, 05:10 PM
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lol thats kinda getto
 
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