How to Fix Broken Hood Release Handle

Intro: How to Fix Broken Hood Release Handle

I bought a 1996 Honda Civic EX.
The plastic latch to pop the hood was broke off, but I was still able to pull the cable with pliers.

I was thinking to get a new Cable release handle from a scrapyard but what if it break again...
So i decided to make one that would not break somehow.

STEP 1:

This was my solution to the problem. A T-Handle Tap Wrench.

STEP 2:

To install it simply remove some plastic at the tip of the handle cable.

STEP 3:

Cut the T-Handle Tap Wrench handle to the length you want. I use a dremel to cut the handle.

STEP 4:

Insert the T-Handle Tap Wrench on the tip of the cable handle and tight the T-Handle Tap Wrench around it.
That's all there is to it, simple and solid.

Comments

[skw1rl]

Mine doesn't work at all. The handle is still on there. I've asked a couple friends of mine that are big guys to try and they can't either.
Someone has to pull the hood release and someone else lift the hood.
So anytime I need to get under the hood of my car I need someone else to help me.
Since I left my husband 8 months ago, I was thinking it would be good to get that fixed somehow.

[SethB54]

This is exactly the kind of solution I was looking for. Thank you. Will try it out next week & report back.

[AhmedGhanem24]

Ha thats a great idea
I had the same problem but i would just keep one of my football gloves near it and put it on for extra gip and pull
Its very easy

[lakecountry21]

Great idea. We have the same problem with our Civic. Keep a small pliers in there for now, but definitely going to use this great solution you came up with! Thank you