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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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Default Need help cant open my hood using remote lever
Need help, tried to open thr hood of my Dodge Grand Caravan 96 using the remote lever, but wont open. Tried moving the hood and wiggling the lock inside but wont busge.
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 10:16 AM
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The cable probably broke. Check behind the lever, I've seen many broken there, if it is you can usually grab it with a pliers to pop it until you can replace it.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 09:53 PM
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Appreciate the immediate response. I check the cable and it in not broken. What is my next step? Thanks.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 10:18 AM
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Is the lever itself broke? Otherwise the latch under hood is probably shot.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2014 | 03:45 PM
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I was able to open the hood, saw something in Youtube. Thanks for the assist.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 03:06 AM
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Can you post a link to the video on Youtube here?
 
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