This may help other 964 owners with broken rear lid cable ,sussed this out myself raise rear spoiler to expose engine bay get a old metal coat hanger make a loop one end hook onto release mechanism, hey presto off it pings!
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a pry bar
To repair the hood cable on a 1990 Porsche 911, first, access the cable by removing any necessary panels or components obstructing it. Check for any breaks or kinks in the cable; if damaged, you may need to replace the cable entirely. If the issue is with the latch mechanism, lubricate it to ensure smooth operation. Reassemble everything carefully, ensuring all connections are secure before testing the hood release.
Check parking brake if you use it. Sounds like broken cable.
You can take the front grill off, with some T20 screws on the front of the car. You will see the hood release cable, and the mechanism that it attaches to. Just look at it, and you will be able to figure out how to open it from there.
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If it feels like the cable isn't broken, pry up on the hood while someone is pulling on the release. If it doesn't work, take it to the body shop.
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Climb under the front of the engine compartment with a coat hanger and a flashlight, reach up and grab the latch and pull it down.
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To open the hood of a 1990 BMW 325i with a broken cable, first, locate the hood release lever in the driver’s side footwell. You can try using a pair of pliers to pull on the cable directly if you can access it. If that doesn't work, you might need to reach under the front grille or use a long screwdriver to manually release the latch. Be cautious not to damage any components while attempting this.