Hood Cable Fix $4.00, 20 Min!

[lasvegash2]

what happens when it snaps, does your hood fall forward? btw good write up.

[Easy Ed]

In 2005 they replaced mine under warranty with a "revised" model. One broke and they replaced both figuring the other was going to do the same . The old one had a outer cover and when the hood was closed water would set in the "loop" the cable made and would rust it out un-seen till it popped opening the hood as stated before. The new ones I think are stainless (so I was told) and have lasted 53,000 miles and still look good. Part number appears to be 15146196 on the invoice.

Ed

[HMH2SUT]

luv2camp... i already have a short. Its the outside marker light. I Hate wiring! I have to fix that and reroute everything just been putting it off cuz I hate doing any electrical.

what happens when it snaps, does your hood fall forward? btw good write up.

I have only had one at a time break, and as long as the other cable isn't rotten it is plenty strong enough to support the hood alone. I cant really say what would happen if both go, it will def move forward... maybe just some scratches or something might snap like the hinge...

[H2illBilly]

I did the same thing when I bought my H2, I didnt even bother checking prices just went straight to Tractor Supply. Good write up.

[Luv2Camp]

Onde you fix the wiring, just pull that extra wire loom through the clamp more to the left and place a wire tie on the left side of the clamp at the wire loom so the harness cannot slide over to the right again.

Originally Posted by HMH2SUT

luv2camp... i already have a short. Its the outside marker light. I Hate wiring! I have to fix that and reroute everything just been putting it off cuz I hate doing any electrical.




I have only had one at a time break, and as long as the other cable isn't rotten it is plenty strong enough to support the hood alone. I cant really say what would happen if both go, it will def move forward... maybe just some scratches or something might snap like the hinge...

[h2con]

I just did my 03. One of them had broke and the other rusted but was still together. I put a tie down strap on the rusted one while I was working on them. I didn't want to take a chance on the rusted one failing and the hood falling foward. Thanks for the info!

[accely]

nice guide I'm going to use this when I fix mine this weekend.

FYI - when they are both broken, like my h2, the hood just rests against the front bumper/steel when you have it open. It doesn't seem like it's a major issue but for as cheap as this fix is, might as well get them back together! And it sure beats the 150$+ amount the mechanic was quoting for fixing them.