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YOUR RESEARCHSticky cable for engine lid release
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Disconnect from the latch
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The latch works fine (moves freely and returns to ready position) when disconnected from the latch.
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If this doesn't work replace the cable and move on...
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Yet for some reason I am daunted by the idea of removing/replacing the engine lid cable.
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I tried some searches, but mostly came up with threads about the engine lids with the push-button releases. My car is MY 2000 with an all-mechanical, cable release.
Starting a few months ago, when I release the engine lid and open the lid, the latch does not return to its proper position. If I simply try to close the lid, it won't close. I have to push on the latch to get it in place for the lid to close.
I have pulled out the latch, and when free of the cable, the latch works just fine. The spring returns the latch to its proper position very easily. No binding. So, I assume that means the cable is sticking somewhere. Any suggestions on what to try next?
Some things I have removed and replaced on this car: transmission, shifter cables, water pump, spark plugs, struts, sway bars . . .
Yet for some reason I am daunted by the idea of removing/replacing the engine lid cable. I guess the next time I have some free time on a weekend I will have to take a good look. It can't be that complicated, right?
I'd go with the old Acetone/Transmission fluid 50/50 blend. Leak/shoot some of that into the end of the cable - let it sit for a little while then work the cable back and forth a few times. Repeat until the cable pulls & returns freely. If this doesn't work replace the cable and move on...
I didn’t get anywhere with lube, and I figure I will just get a new cable. Is installation as simple as . . .
Disconnect old cable at both ends.
Attach one end of new cable to one end of old cable.
Pull new cable in as I pull the old one out.
Connect ends of new cable.
