Broke the wire to open the hood so i cant open it. is there another way to

Broke the cable or broke the latch? If it's just the cable, sometimes you can sneak a long needle nose pliers in and pull the cable by hand. Otherwise, the only way to get in is to remove the grille, and that may damage it. Sorry. no other way

Opening Hood with Broken Release Cable

You might have to take out the grill to get at the latch, or cut back the plastic part of the cable and use a pair of vise grips to pull the wire to open the hood.

Generally you can use wire cutters to peel/cut back the outer casing enough to get hold of the inside cable with vise grips. The cable needs to be replaced anyhow to repair it so don't worry about being neat.

i assume it broke at the latch? if you lay on the ground you might be able to get at the latch. if it broke at the handle grab the wire with pliers

You've got to make a long rigid hooked tool out of a piece of solid rod most likley found at a crafts store, It must be at least a foot and a half long and about 3/16 of a inch in guage.If I remember correctly the Cutlass had a plastic movable grille. You've got to get into the upper part of the radiator support with a very good led flashlight.On the end of the rod you want to create a "L" shaped hook. It should be about 3/4 of an inch at the bend.Now you have to locate a lever with a return spring attached to it. I'm certain if you've gone as far as making the original pullcord that broke, you're familiar with the piece I'm describing. Here's where the hook comes in. with your flashlight in hand and the hook in the other you've got to locate that lever or as much of it as you can see, and pull or lever it back towards the drivers side fender. Be patient, this is not easy, that's why they did this to prevent battery theft and the such. Once you're able to spot and move that lever your hood will pop open and you'll be able to open the safety catch afterwards. Remember Patience!!! If you can commission one of your friends to hold the flashlight that will make the chore a lot more tolerable. Good luck, Dana

grab a pair of good needle nose pliers, and pull the cable with the pliers, should open the hood...while pulling have someont tap on the hood at the same time.

get a pair of vice grips and use them to get a hold of what remains of the release cable and pull,,,after success,,,get a new cable installed.

just did one 2 days ago same car..Had a break out grill on right side...then cut cable not all the through just the outer part to get to wire to pull it to open hood..... hope this help you