[Xiao_Hu]

For the 3rd generation. My hood cable snapped, and I've posted a wanted ad here

I already contacted my local Honda dealer, they weren't any help, and there's not many dealers within driving distance of where I live in Virginia.

Already tried Majestic Honda and the online OEM shops on Google's first page, they're all out of stock.

Part number is 74130-SF1-A01

If you can find me that one, or one from a similar model that would work, I'd be grateful. I do NOT want to go the hood pin route as this is a "modern restoration".

 

[1funryd]

For the 3rd generation. My hood cable snapped, and I've posted a wanted ad here

I already contacted my local Honda dealer, they weren't any help, and there's not many dealers within driving distance of where I live in Virginia.

Already tried Majestic Honda and the online OEM shops on Google's first page, they're all out of stock.

Part number is 74130-SF1-A01

If you can find me that one, or one from a similar model that would work, I'd be grateful. I do NOT want to go the hood pin route as this is a "modern restoration".

Junkyard time my friend.

 

[Xiao_Hu]

Junkyard time my friend.

There are no Preludes in the junkyards around me. Of course, if someone finds one in their local junkyard, I'd pay for retrieval.

 

[luda8890]

There are no Preludes in the junkyards around me. Of course, if someone finds one in their local junkyard, I'd pay for retrieval.

I PM'd you, but there are also these items.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/88-91-Honda...ash=item2ee420f8d6:g:Zw0AAOSw3ydVtq61&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/88-91-Honda...ash=item2c99a17400:g:DpoAAOSwBLlVKGCR&vxp=mtr

 

[Xiao_Hu]

I PM'd you, but there are also these items.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/88-91-Honda...ash=item2ee420f8d6:g:Zw0AAOSw3ydVtq61&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/88-91-Honda...ash=item2c99a17400:g:DpoAAOSwBLlVKGCR&vxp=mtr

Unable to use eBay due to them suspending my account because a competitor in my old business bought stuff and spammed negative feedback so I'm banned for life, and not taking the chance of signing up again.

 

[your6]

Unable to use eBay due to them suspending my account because a competitor in my old business bought stuff and spammed negative feedback so I'm banned for life, and not taking the chance of signing up again.

I would write to Ebay and explain the situation. Ebay is one of the best places to find used parts .

 

[Xiao_Hu]

I would write to Ebay and explain the situation. Ebay is one of the best places to find used parts .

Dude its not gonna happen. Banned for life really means banned for life.

 

[Xiao_Hu]

I've decided to go ahead and try my luck with a 1990 Honda Accord hood cable - I'm gonna go to the store tomorrow and see if it works. If anything I anticipate it'll be a little long, to fix that I plan to hook it up at the hood, adjust the latch, and then from there I'll pull it with visegrips, see how long it takes and then tie a knot in the cable at the lever end. If it works, I'll write up a how-to. I read on an integra forum it worked for an integra owner.

 

[cudaboy]

I would think you would have better luck with a 86-89 accord but I could be wrong as I have not looked at the parts.

EDIT: Just going off of the parts drawings maybe the 90-93 4th gen accord is better fit after all

 

[Xiao_Hu]

I'd rather have a longer cable to work with than a shorter one :/

 

[budo91lude]

PM me if you can't get it to work. There's an '88 in the Pick 'n Pull near me.

 

[mar_phi6]

Let us know if it works out!

 

[Xiao_Hu]

Hey guys,

I've confirmed its long enough to fit, but I've not reinstalled the latch on my car as we've had a bad case of shitty weather come through. Once its nice enough outside you can expect a write-up on how it went.

 

[Colluder]

QUOTE=Xiao_Hu;4028034]... My hood cable snapped...[/QUOTE]

Sounds like all you need is a new inner cable. The hood release cable is just a regular Bowden cable, same as used on every car and motorcycle made.

Snapping cables is common enough on bikes, so motorcycle shops sometimes carry a reel of wire inner cable for just such repairs. If you can find a motorcycle shop that repairs Bowden cables, take your hood release cable to them and they'll simply replace your inner cable and solder a new nipple on each end. Or, try your local classic car repair shop who will almost certainly be able to repair a Bowden cable.
https://classiccarcenter.net/


If you want a completely new cable, there are companies that will make them up from scratch. Not recommending this company particularly, it's just an example.
https://www.cccables.com/

 

[Xiao_Hu]

I've got this covered dude. I'm 99% sure the cable I chose is gonna work. Just gotta give me some time to figure it out.

 

[Colluder]

I've got this covered dude. I'm 99% sure the cable I chose is gonna work. Just gotta give me some time to figure it out.

Let us know how you get on, always good to have options.