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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by 736973, Sep 6, 2008.

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  1. 736973

    736973 Karting

    Nov 25, 2007
    75
    #1 736973, Sep 6, 2008
    Hi everyone, I have got a major problem here, my 456 M Hood release handle broke off and can't open the hood. I haven't been driving it for over 2 months, so I was trying to open he hood to recharge the battery. Now the battery is dead, hood release handle is broken, any other way I can get the hood open? thanks eveyone............urgent.......
     
  2. phillg

    phillg Karting

    Feb 4, 2007
    54
    Dorset UK
    #2 phillg, Sep 7, 2008
    I have not needed to do this myself,however,if the front grill is removed,you can locate a loop near the catch,use a hook of some sort to pull it,and 'hey presto' it's open.
    I have seen the loop when the hood is up.
    Good luck
     
  3. 736973

    736973 Karting

    Nov 25, 2007
    75
    #3 736973, Sep 7, 2008
    thanks alot! by the way do I need to take the fog lights off too, or is it part of the front grill...........
     
  4. oss117

    oss117 F1 Rookie

    Jan 26, 2006
    4,185
    Plantation, Florida
    Full Name:
    Alfredo
    #4 oss117, Sep 7, 2008
    There shouldn't be the need to remove anything if you have a hook or a wire coat hanger.
    If you look carfully behind the grille, you should be able to see the loop of the cable that you need to pull.
    It is there just for this kind of emergency.
     
  5. kidwhizz

    kidwhizz Karting

    Feb 16, 2008
    165
    #5 kidwhizz, Sep 7, 2008
    It needs to be something pretty strong threaded through the mechanism is not the best and I think a bit of a design flaw IMHO.

    The tug needs to be directional - I think straight down - rather than towards you - A REAL Pain though!

    Let us know how you get on.

    kindest regards Aamir
     
  6. LouB

    LouB Formula 3

    Apr 15, 2001
    1,811
    FL, OR
    #6 LouB, Sep 8, 2008
    For best access you need to remove the grill. Had to do it on my 575 and no big deal.
     
  7. kidwhizz

    kidwhizz Karting

    Feb 16, 2008
    165
    #7 kidwhizz, Sep 8, 2008

    That would be a good Idea - I had a Horse imprinted in hand, forearm, tricep, face just trying to figure it out :)
     

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