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2003 Toyota MR2 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Body, Engine compartment.
Mileage: 73,000 miles.

Asked on September 5, 2012

Cannot get the engine compartment open

I have a 2003 MR2 Spider and I cannot get the engine compartment open. Do you know a work around to get it open to repair it?
Avatar Asked by Nick_George55

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Replied on September 5, 2012

did the cable break??

is the latch moving??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on September 5, 2012

It doesn't look like the latch is moving. I can not tell about the cable. It is enclosed in the body. I tried to look under the car for the cable but you can not get to it or see it. I have not taken the latch off on the inside yet, my next step, but would like to get to the engine until I figure it out.

Tiny Response from Nick_George55
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Replied on September 5, 2012

Use a ruler to gently pry the lid while you have someone pulling at the cable to see if it works.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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