can't get engine lid to open - '88 80Q

[Huw Powell]

> You said:  "You're hood cable (cheap) is most likely stretched a bit... 
> a good time
> to get a new one!"
> 
> The hood cable is a piece of hard wire, NOT a cable, and it ain't gonna 
> stretch! 

Execpt for nitpicking the nomenclature, I stand by my statements.

> The typical failure involves one or both of the plastic "golf 
> tee" looking parts, one on each side of the core support.  They apply 
> pressure on the release mechanisms when you pull the handle.  It's truly 
> rare for the housing to fail.  Occasionally the screws holding the 
> release handle bracket fall out, but that's a readily apparent problem.  
> I think I may have sold ONE Audi hood cable in the 33 years I've been 
> servicing them.  John

Funny, I've replaced three (that broke), over about 20 years of seeing 
mine and freinds' Audis.

The reason I say to replace it is that while all the parts are undone is 
a good time (before it breaks, someday).  And as I said, they are cheap.

-- 
Huw Powell

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