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1997 Plymouth Breeze Cannot Pop Hood

Tiny
ON3POINTKING
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  • 1997 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
  • 130,000 MILES
I recently tried to open my car's hood without any luck. I tried to get a screwdriver inside the grill, but, it looks like the latch is in an enclosure (which is a little bit odd.) Are there any diagrams showing this enclosure or the latch mechanism itself?

Thanks!
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Monday, July 15th, 2013 AT 8:13 PM

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Tiny
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If the cable isn't broken that goes to the latch, try this. Have a helper pull on the release lever while you gently tap the front of the hood. Sounds funny but it usually works.

Let me know if that helps. As far as a diagram, I don't believe there ever was one for your application.
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Monday, July 15th, 2013 AT 8:20 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the info! If the cable is broken, or your method doesn't work, how would you recommend opening the hood?
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Monday, July 15th, 2013 AT 8:31 PM
Tiny
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The only way I know if doing it is by removing the grill. We always send this type of a problem to the body shop.
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Monday, July 15th, 2013 AT 8:47 PM

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