Hi. I own a 2003 Hyundai [Elantra GLS](/topics-elantra-gl...
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You will need to repeatedly pull on the hood release cable with your pliers while someone is thumping the hood with their fist. They will need to thump it in the center, front of the hood. By doing this repeatedly, it should allow the hood to pop open. If it doesn't then you will have to get to the latch from under the vehicle and use some needle nose pliers or a screwdriver to manually release the latch. You will have to move the lever that the cable is connected to. Once you get it open, make sure that you use some lubricating oil to spray on the latch to keep it from getting it stuck again.
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Hi. I own a 2003 Hyundai [Elantra GLS](/topics-elantra-gls/). The battery died, and I wanted to jumpstart my car. However, the hood cable is disconnected and I can turn the latch. Mechanic's Assistant: Do you hear a thunk ...
Hi. I own a 2003 Hyundai [Elantra GLS](/topics-elantra-gls/). The battery died, and I wanted to jumpstart my car. However, the hood cable is disconnected and I can turn the latch. Mechanic's Assistant: Do you hear a thunk when you pull the lever? Yes. I tried pulling the hood release with the pliers and I heard a little thunk. Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Elantra yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes I'm jumpstarting the elantra. So far I pulled the hood release with the pliers and I got stuck at the second step which was opening the hood. I attempted to turn the latch or supporting rod, but it won't open. Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Yes. I would like to let the mechanic know that the cable to the hood release is disconnected