Hood release cable broken, can't open hood?

Tiny
WMAGEESR
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  • 2002 HONDA CIVIC
  • 1.7L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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How do I open hood with a broken hood release cable, this is a 2002 Honda civic LX 4 door
Saturday, January 31st, 2015 AT 11:59 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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If the cable is broken from inside vehicle, there is a possibility you can try to grab the cable from under the bumpers and tug at it till it releases.
The other option is to get at the latch from under the front bumper, Not an easy manoeuvre.
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Sunday, February 1st, 2015 AT 12:22 AM

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