On my 1988 Cutlass Supreme the cable broke at the release point in the car. I was unable to see anything from the outside so in the passenger compartment I took the release handle apart and used a set up pliers to pull the cable and release the hood. There should be just on bolt holding the release in place, it may be covered by the carpet. If it can't be done from the inside you can also reach up from under the front bumper and find the cable where it attaches to the latch. Just pull the cable and the hood should release.
cracked or broken wiring, blown fuse
Dealer said cable is run through a steel tube. They had to cut tube to replace broken cable.
It isn't the easiest job, but it isn't terribly difficult either. A Haynes manual runs about $20 which you will easily make back if you use it one or two times.
If the cable is broken and parking/emergency brake is still ON, then they are rusted in place ! - Your emergency brake system needs urgent work.
Not sure if this is your problem, but my 1996 Olds Cutlass Supreme leaked coolant into the oil. This was caused by broken intake manifold gasket. Apparently they're somewhat notorious for developing leaks. That repair required taking the top half of the engine apart. Not sure where your leak is, or how much it's leaking, but you may want to consider the intake manifold and head gaskets.
If you can't access the release lever on the brake pedal (where cable connects to emergency brake mechanism), you may have to go under vehicle and access the adjusting nut (where main cable from interior of vehicle connects to the individual wheel cables) and disconnect the main from wheel cables.
It turns your 1992 car off when there is a problem, somethings broken, or it takes up to much of the battery/fuel.
The cost of the head gasket itself would be anywhere from approximately $20 - $40 per piece (there are two head gaskets, as 1995 Olds Cutlass Supreme has a V6 engine) depending on whether you have the 3.1L or 3.4L DOHC engine. Most of the cost will go to labor; it is a time-consuming job. Best to call a few shops to compare and get estimates on actual labor and parts prices. If anyone has more detail on labor cost, please chime in.
crawl in from the trunk i do
oil on the spark plugs is generally due to broken ring or rings in the cylinder or cylinders can also lead to a blown engine
Most likely the heim joint has broken on the end of the ram's rod that pushes on the top. Originally pot metal. They screw on to the end of the ram and connect to the top's frame at the shoulder area. Can order new ones off eBay that are better quality and cheap.
Go underneath the front of car by the grill.Look up towards the hood latch.In the middle is a switch.Push it to the left and the hood should release.