1997 Isuzu Trooper Logo
Jim Houser Posted on Mar 17, 2013
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

1997 Isuzu Trooper, hood release cable broken at engine compartment end, how to open hood to fix

The cable for the hood release seems to be broken at the engine compartment end and I can't open the hood to sse where. Is there an easy way to open the hood? How do I replace the cable?

2 Answers

Steven A

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

  • Master 427 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 17, 2013
Steven A
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Joined: Sep 19, 2008
Answers
427
Questions
1
Helped
128116
Points
1281

You can try accessing the latch from underneath the car using a long screwdriver, or try taking the front grill off and have at her.

BenSantos

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

  • Contributor 1 Answer
  • Posted on Jan 06, 2014
BenSantos
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Joined: Jan 06, 2014
Answers
1
Questions
0
Helped
1226
Points
1

I have mine finally open and what i have done is ran a cable long enough to catch with the hanger so i can manually pull from from the front of the grill. Beats having 2 person to get this done again.

Ad

5 Related Answers

A

Anonymous

  • Posted on Oct 22, 2008

SOURCE: 2000 Isuzu Rodeo hood release

My hood release inside the car just broke how do I get it to maually release?

Ad
defadad

Harry Goodwin

  • 353 Answers
  • Posted on May 23, 2009

SOURCE: 1995 isuzu rodeo hood release broken under the hood

if the grille screws are accessable remove the grille which should give you access to the underside of the lock, you may need a screwdriver to push the lever aside to release the hood
Hope this helps

simontricket

Simon

  • 235 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 05, 2009

SOURCE: To repair or replace ECU for my Isuzu trooper 1997 V63.2L

Send it to these people they are Good .

If you do not see your part number listed here then please call us as we cover the entire range.
We accept all major credit and debit cards
For further technical information about the product being sold in this listing please call 01773 535638 lines are open Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm
If you wish to send pictures of your part to check compatability please do so to the email address below
Tel: 01773 535638
Email: [email protected]
Scrap units wanted:
Have you just had your faulty unit replaced?
We will pay you £50 for your old one!

Anonymous

  • 104 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 20, 2010

SOURCE: My hood release is stuck and I can't open the

ive had an isuzu before it always took two people to open one pulling hood release one pulling up on the hood if ya get it up this way tie u somthing on it so u can reach it an do it all from outside

Testimonial: "Thanks. It worked"

Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Feb 02, 2011

SOURCE: I have 1998 Isuzu

Get someone to press down on the hood in the spot where the latch is and pull the lever in the cab.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

1helpful
1answer

The hood release latch on the Tundras 2002 will not release from inside the car. HOw do I open the engine compartment?

Look under the dash for the hood release and inspect the end of the release cable. It's only a small red plastic end and from what I've heard they break - that and the actual level handles crack as well. If you're lucky, all you will need to do is grab hold of the end of the cable with locking pliers and pull on the cable. If it's broken from the hood end you'll need to take slightly more drastic action to release the hood. There are 2 recommendations - remove the skid plate to access the hood catch from under the car or drill a small access hole in the front through the panel holding the catch in place and lever the mechanism with a screwdriver.
0helpful
1answer

How to replace hood release cable

detach both ends. (if only 1 end removes the...)
pull out cable
reverse above
add,just free play to it work right, at latch.
test last.
0helpful
2answers

How to open the hood if a 1990 Isuzu amigo from the outside when the hood release cable is broken

Hood release repair advice, page 5 - 2CarPros

www.2carpros.com/topics/body/hood-release?page=5Asked by vasti about 3 years ago - 4 Answers; 1994 Isuzu Amigo Engine Problem ...On my 2000 blazer the hood release cable broke and I can't open my hood.
0helpful
1answer

Hood release not working on 1999 Isuzu Trooper, how do I open the hood now?

If you have a long flat screw driver you can go through the front grill and press the hood down and move the latch to the right and the hood will open.
1helpful
1answer

My hood release is stuck and I can't open the engine hood.I s there an easy way to fix it. The cable is not broken. It is a Resin top model Amigo.

ive had an isuzu before it always took two people to open one pulling hood release one pulling up on the hood if ya get it up this way tie u somthing on it so u can reach it an do it all from outside
1helpful
2answers

How do i open the hood.

there should be a lever that is on the bottom edge of dash that is under the steering wheel along the trim. if the handle is broken you can use pliers to grab the cable and pull it to get the hood to realse. if you found all that and i seems to work ok then when pulling the release lever have a friend hit or shake the hood to get it to pop up a little so that you can open it all the way.
0helpful
1answer
0helpful
1answer

1995 isuzu rodeo hood release broken under the hood

if the grille screws are accessable remove the grille which should give you access to the underside of the lock, you may need a screwdriver to push the lever aside to release the hood
Hope this helps
3helpful
1answer

My hood wont pop open on my 1999 isuzu trooper.

If the cable is not broke have someone pull on the latch inside while you repeatedly press down on the hood. It might take a few tries but it should finally pop. Once it does open spray the latch and linkage with a silicone spray to get it lubricated and do this frequently to prevent it from happening again. If the cable is broke inside at the handle you will have to remove the kick panel, strip the coating back on the cable and pull the cable with a pair of pliers it should release. If the cable is broken under the hood, you will need to remove the grill and use a screw driver to release the latch. 
Not finding what you are looking for?

1,236 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Isuzu Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Brad Brown

Level 3 Expert

19187 Answers

Are you an Isuzu Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...