How to open the trunk, when the cable is torn?

[Sidaries]

I think the thread name says everything. On a Delorean (VIN5390) the inner hood cable is torn and we cannot open the trunk, which means fueling is impossible. How can we open it?

[304 rustfri]

I think the thread name says everything. On a Delorean (VIN5390) the inner hood cable is torn and we cannot open the trunk, which means fueling is impossible. How can we open it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBqocO2zRpk&feature=player_detailpage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBqocO2zRpk

[kenny]

Try this...
http://dmcnews.com/Techsection/trunkcable.html

If it is broke at the handle under the dash you may be able to get a vice grips on the inner cable. All depends on where the cable is broke.

[kenny]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBqocO2zRpk&feature=player_detailpage

Excellent video

[Nicholas R]

Excellent video

It looks to me like at the beginning of the video the hood is already popped.

[robvanderveer]

Brilliant. we just told the world how to rob the contents of the luggage comp.

[DeLorean]

http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?304-Hood-release-cable-is-no-longer-working-release-Any-options&highlight=trunk+cable

coat hanger works too, though I have a gas flap hood, and that helped greatly...

[Farrar]

Brilliant. we just told the world how to rob the contents of the luggage comp.

Remember on the old DMCTalk where we practically explained to a guy how to hot-wire his D from the relay compartment? :lol:

Farrar

[Bitsyncmaster]

Remember on the old DMCTalk where we practically explained to a guy how to hot-wire his D from the relay compartment? :lol:

Farrar

Better was bang on the wheel well and pop the door locks. Sets off the impact sensor.

[stevedmc]

Brilliant. we just told the world how to rob the contents of the luggage comp.

Wouldn't the thief have to find a Delorean first?

[Farrar]

Better was bang on the wheel well and pop the door locks. Sets off the impact sensor.

And kills the fuel pump, fortunately!

Farrar

[Dracula]

I've had them try to steal my car. They partially disconnected the axle shaft from the transmission. Now, I have a few more anti-theft features installed.

[Nicholas R]

And kills the fuel pump, fortunately!

Farrar

If they're smart enough to pop the doors using the inertia switch, don't you think they'll be smart enough to push the pin back in?

[DMC5180]

Fortunately the Delorean is not on the top 1000 cars to boost list.

[Farrar]

If they're smart enough to pop the doors using the inertia switch, don't you think they'll be smart enough to push the pin back in?

If the inertia switch is mounted in the trunk and they can't get it open because the cable is busted -- problem solved. :lol:

Farrar