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YOUR RESEARCHI think my engine release cable broke...can't open it.
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Replace belt
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I think my engine release cable broke...can't open it.
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I need to get a serpentine belt replaced with the engine hood shock.
I think my engine release cable broke...can't open it.
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I think my engine release cable broke...can't open it.
Check manual
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I think my engine release cable broke...can't open it.
Use coat hanger
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I read something about a access port under the driver tail light and using a coat hanger?
I think my engine release cable broke...can't open it.
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Well, I was about to get a new engine lid shock as mine is totally worn out. The lever was starting to get loose when you pulled up on it unlike the front trunk release. Today the engine lid is stuck closed. If I can't figure this out, looks like I have to take it to the dealer tomorrow....not something I want to pay out the nose for a simple repair. Any suggestions?
I even had my son pull and hold the lever up while I tried pulling on the lip of the trunk, nothing. It does not seem like anything is jammed on the latch.
Sure did check the manual. Nothing in there about it if the engine lid lever fails to open it. I did a search also but most of the info is on the front trunk release. Personally, I would feel a bit better if the front trunk would not open instead of the engine hood.
Thanks Barn996, I did make an appointment at Porsche of Colorado Springs for 1300 tmw. I need to get a serpentine belt replaced with the engine hood shock. Noticed at 60K the belt had a small split forming when I removed the OEM air box. The Porsche dealer said they have seen the engine trunk lock problem before. Should be under $200 total to get the trunk open and check it out, replace the serpentine belt and engine hood strut if they have one in stock.
Appreciate that mpd425.....I knew there was a release back there but how do I access it? I read something about a access port under the driver tail light and using a coat hanger? Any picture of where the access to that pull cable is?
Saw that also Pac996 but no pictures or DIY I can find on that. If someone thinks I missed a post, send me a link with pics. I do search first before I post. Details would be appreciated.
Yes its a small cable with a loop at the end. Sits under tail light. Pull away from trunk lid. I have seen it with the light out but have not acceced from under the light.
