TheSamba.com :: View topic - HELP!! Pop the front hood from the outside of a '73 Ghia??

Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:39 pm

Does anybody know how to do so? I guess you're supposed to reach your hand through the horn hole and pop the hood that way. Where exactly is the horn hole?

Reason I asked is because my key is locked in the car and I'm trying to figure out a way in without having to call someone in to fuck up my lock.

Any suggestions??

Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:50 pm

The horn hole will allow you access to the trunk only.

Where it is located:
If you look on the front of the car, and lie on your back (near the nose of the car) you will see the opening (an oval) where the horns are. You can pop the seal and if you have skinny arms should be able to reach the trunk release.

You should be able to get the police to come and jimmy your door open for free - you sign a waiver. They did this for me while in college (to a fiero though).

Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:24 pm

maureeses wrote: Does anybody know how to do so? I guess you're supposed to reach your hand through the horn hole and pop the hood that way. Where exactly is the horn hole?

Reason I asked is because my key is locked in the car and I'm trying to figure out a way in without having to call someone in to fuck up my lock.

Any suggestions??

It's in the center of the nose, below the bumper. There should be a rubber boot (seal) that you'll have to push off to get to the 10mm (?) horn mounting bolt. Once you get the trunk open, you can remove the glovebox strap and reach in the "cab" to untock the door.