The best way is to find a similar vehicle, open the hood on the car that the hood release works on. Then try to figure how the latch mechanism works. The you can fashion a tool to trip the latch. Also, lie down and use a flashlight - look up and see if you can unbolt the latch bar. This works very well on Chevy blazers. You will need a long extension.
If you let us know what type of car you have perhaps we can be of more help.
No not without body surgery
To open the hood of a 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue without the interior lever, first, locate the hood release mechanism under the front grille. You can usually reach it by sliding your hand under the grille and feeling for the latch. Once found, pull it to release the hood. If you cannot access it from the front, you may need to carefully pry the hood open from the front edge while having someone else apply downward pressure on the hood to release the latch.
To open the hood of a 2004 Saturn Vue without a functioning hood release, you can access the latch mechanism directly. First, locate the hood release cable under the dashboard on the driver’s side and try to pull it manually. If that doesn't work, you can use a flathead screwdriver to carefully pry open the hood latch from underneath the front grille. Alternatively, if you're unable to reach the latch, you may need to consult a mechanic for assistance.
Pull the hood release
To open the hood on the 2000 Beetle if the hood release lever is broken inside the car, you can remove the glove compartment of the vehicle and find the release cable inside the dashboard. Pull the cable to open the hood. You will then need to replace the hood release lever.?æ
The hood release is inside. Once you have pulled the release the hood opens backwards.
The easiest way to open up your hood is to have someone pull the hood release lever for you. While they are pulling on the lever, you can then pull up on the hood.
The hood on a 1995 BMW is opened by locating the hood release below and to the left of the steering column. It is pulled outward to release the hood and the latch under the lip of the hood is lifted to open the hood.
my 1998 mountaineer hood release will not work. Is there another way to open it?
Sure, the hood release is not electrical it is mechanical. Just open the door with your key and pull the hood release.
Pull on the hood release handle under the dash driver side. Then go to the front of the car, lift the hood slightly to access the secondary hood catch. Release it and open the hood.Pull on the hood release handle under the dash driver side. Then go to the front of the car, lift the hood slightly to access the secondary hood catch. Release it and open the hood.
Get someone to hold the hood release lever while you pull up on the hood.