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Can't get the hood open Help!!

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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Default Can't get the hood open Help!!

The handle I pull inside the Jeep to unlatch the hood has broken. I pull it all the way back, and there is no tension on it. How do I get the hood open? Can't afford a mechanic at this time. Thanks.

It's a 1999 Cherokee Sport
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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im going to guess jerry rig some kind of coat hanger and try and get the latch on the inside
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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i was able to get to the cable on the inside and pull it with vice grips then replace the cable good luck
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