I know there are a couple of procedure in getting a hood open when the cable breaks. I checked the archives and Ken K's post said to use a strong wire and "L" shape it and work it in. Some said the try and cut the loops with a hacksaw. The last is trying to push up the carpet and board and try to grab the latch. I was doing some work on my remote actuator set up and removed the linkage arm that connects the actuator to the cable and the latch mechanism. I walked away for a minute and then decided I didn't have enough time to finish so without thinking I closed the hood. It was one of those "OH CRAP" moments the second I closed the hood. The actuator is not in the trunk space and the cable is dangling free......I know, I know....I'm a dumbass! LOL!!! I'd like to try getting to it from underneath but does pushing up the board and carpet with a stick give enough room to get something up there? Feeling Stupid In Maine..... Tom Watkins #05732 Find me on Google Earth 44°06'52.72"N 70°35'39.90"W --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/