How To Replace a Honda Element Hood Cable
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- If you need to replace the hood cable on your Honda Element, this video will walk you through the steps. It's not that difficult, and it doesn't require a lot of tools. I'd say it would take the average person about a half hour to do.
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Just did the cable replacement. It went Exactly as you demonstrated. There's a special place in heaven for folks like you who take the time to teach others.
OH WOW !!! This is the 2nd video I saw Where the host actually explains in great details and gives you tips on what to do unlike the 1st video about a very hostile or upset mechanic, (it doesn't matter) who just sat there talking and mentioned something about fishing. Great job!! Thanks for the details, your experience and passion shows with your Deliberation.
I recently ran into an issue where the hood latch itself does not want to full disengage from the hood when the release is pulled. When I searched for videos on how to replace it this was the first result... 8 years later and its still helping people with their Elements. Be safe, have fun, and stay dirty!
Thanks Eric. This helped a lot with my daughter's 2003 Element, particularly with the hidden nylon clip up in the fenderwell. I spend about $15 for a new cable at O'Reilly, then $5.20 at the dealer for four new nylon clips. Hate to think what the dealer would have nicked me for the job.
Eric is a big big help on both my accord Lx and my civic they are a 95 and 92 but still have life in them. So I don't need a man to work on my cars thank god Eric is on you tube for everything I need
A big thank you to Eric the car guy. I tell everyone I did the work to my cars due to Eric (you have saved me thousands and thousands of dollars that a car shop would have wanted to work and look at my cars)
Hi Eric!
Just wanted to thank you for the motivation you provide to people watching your videos. I've certainly been motivated. Looking at you getting things done with couple of sockets, a screwdriver and good old penetrating oil made me take care of my car.
Maintaining a US spec vehicle (Mazda 6 3.0l V6) is not easy in Poland, believe me. Aftermarket parts are pretty much not existent so anything needs replacing means a trip to the dealer.
Remember when you worked on "the Pirate" Nissan SE-arrrrrrrrrrrrrr car you mentioned pirate air being the term for unmeasured air sucked into the engine. This got me thinking about problems I had with performance which mechanics couldn't diagnose. There was a huge crack in the pipe connecting air box and throttle (how they didn't spot this is beyond my comprehension).
All in all, I took some spanners, screwdriver and some cleaning fluids, taped up the cracked pipe and the car runs beautifully. I'm amazed how such a simple fix transformed the engine response.
You've certainly lived up to your motto of helping people fix their cars on a budget.
Stay Dirty!
Michael
I trully appreciate the details you give as you show the work. the helpful hints & the why it's done that way. little things your dad would point out as he showed you
you too young to be my dad, so this WILL work.
I have been opening my hood with pliers for 8 years because the dealership quoted me $250 to fix it. And the part is $17 with 20 minutes worth of labor. i wish I had seen this sooner. Bastards.
I bought a 2007 Element LX in september of 2020. It came with a pair of pliers to open the hood so I laughed pretty hard when you showed a pair of pliers in the video. Bought a replacement cable from rockauto along with a bunch of other parts.
FYI A trick we used to do to help reinstall the hood latch, Also works with hoods, doors and trunk lids ...
We would drilled two 1/8" holes through the latch or hinges before removal.
When reattaching just insert two 1/8" drills or pins through and tighten.
Perfect alignment every time.
+nightflyr1 Brilliant.
Hey Ericthecarguy, thank you! I didn't need to do the cable , but you did help me to do the latch part. Thank u from California! 😁
Eric I really like the new Camera!!! Looks sharp!!
I was going to comment that I always tape string to old cables before pulling it in to the cabin so that the new one can be pulled back through easily, but that stupid plastic clip under the wheel arch liner meant that you had to do extra dismantling anyway.
My daughter's 2004 Civic had the same problem. Your solution is great if you want to go to all the work and expense. However there are several videos on the web offering other solutions. I chose to use the one that uses a drill stop to replace the handle. I got a set of them from Home Depot for about $7.00. I round off the remaining plastic handle on the cable end in the passenger compartment. I then shoes to closest drill stop to the end of the cable and tightened the set screw to secure the drill stop. While it's not as pretty as a new cable, it is a permanent fix that will not break off. It has been 2 years now and all continues to work well. Bonus, a lot less disassembly and no worry about braking expensive plastic clips available only from Honda. To each his own - Form follows function.
AMC hood cables from '79 to the end of production are basically the same design and are also constantly broken. I've often considered building up the back of mine with a mountain of JB Weld to help prevent future failures (especially since I can't just go down to the AMC dealer and buy a new one... haha).
Thanks for the video, my issue was the spring(small one) broke inside the hood latch , was able to replace the spring , after many Auto parts stores had nothing comparable..had to get one from a hardware store.
What a great disposition Erick, not one SWEAR word. Excellent channel.. Bravo.
+vetterfellow I edit those out. ;)
+EricTheCarGuy COOL !!. That's good for the little buck a ruoos.
+EricTheCarGuy I hope you make a video someday with the swear words in it. I think it would be very entertaining
Eric, we bought my girlfriend an element and she loves it as do I. recently, the gas door broke but I was able ton find your video on how to fix that. thanks for all the info on these cars!
+chrised1115 They're good vehicles. By the time I'm done, I should have a complete library of fixes for them.
Broke my tab on my 02 civic the second day I bought it 7.5 years ago. Finally going to go pick up the part and fix it
THANKS ERIC THE CAR GUY YOU SAVED MY DAY TOODLES 🙏
Glad you finally get over it
Thank you for entertainment, learned so much from your videos.Good Job!
Thank you for the comment!
It looks as though your Element has seen it's fair share of Elements.
+Michael Smith Indeed it has.
+EricTheCarGuy If that logic is applied universally, I shutter to think of the horrors our Escorts have seen...
+Maxwelhse -- OOOOHHHHH sh*t! Lmao good one! And let's not even _think_ about what all the Ford Probes have been through over the years...
Another informative video 👍
Looks to be very similar to my "02 Honda Odyssey. Thanks, good video.
Loved it, you finally got around to replacing the hood latch cable. Do you think this will last as long as you keep the car or will someone else break it again?
+richb313 I'm not letting Brian near it again if that's what you're asking. ;)
It's about time you got around to doing that Eric. I was starting to think I was going to have to come over with my camera and do a video "Called Fixing if forward (IT Guy Edition) fixing cars for the busy mechanics that are too busy fixing everyone else's cars to fix their own" ;)
+FrugalPrepper I actually shot this back in February. It can take that long to edit and sometimes to post a video for me. Most of what you see on this channel is 3-4 months behind what's happening today.
Are you still using a 486 with Windows 95? :) Seriously, thanks for all the effort and time you put into your channel. Watching your videos has really given me more knowledge and confidence to tackle jobs I wouldn't have dreamed of attempting a few years ago.
+FrugalPrepper My favorite kind of comment. The one where someone talks about how my work has helped them. Thanks.
I love when new video came out
Great job. Thanks, man.
Excellent job sir
It's a similar process on 6th gen Accord (which I have). Some differences: three clips in the wheel well, similar to white ones in this video, all broke on mine, but they come with the new Honda cable. There are TWO rubber grommets, one for interior to exterior, the other where cable exits the fender well into the engine bay. Then three more clips for the cable along the core support. Be careful with those, because they don't come with the new cable. This should be a straightforward job, so if something is stuck, double check everything.
I have a crv 03 would this be similiar ?
Ericthecarguy saves the day again.
Hey Eric, great video as usual! I have the same Element as you, same color!
Where did you get your “ grill”? I like that custom look:) link?
Great video Eric. As for Honda; too many plastic clips!
Thanks, Just did my 2003 Element!
guest starring the Honda advisor and tech who flipped their bitch switch 6+ months ago
Maxwelhse, your right on it's a bad design , I had the the same break on my Honda civic , I improvised put on a new handle taken from the pull cord off a loan mower , and crimped on the cable with coper works fine , also put on a secondary cable from the latch down to the front cross member for emergencies . This may seem like over kill but it's. A bitch when it breaks at hood latch.
Well done!
Great work... Thanks...
Great video. I love you.
+chupalia Love you too.
thanks for the video 👌🤝
Eric there is an excellent product you may want to look into for the winter salt.
Krown Salt Eliminator MR35
If the Element wasn't already so rusted I would take better care of it. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into it.
attach a string to the end of the cable before you pull the old one out. use that string to pull the new one back through. that way you don't have to remove the fender liner. A good yank and that last clip won't be a problem. I know I wouldn't miss it.
Yes, good tip
Next time you buy a used car with an annoying rattle that you cant find just remember the previous owner probably left out some 20 cent clip to save 5 minutes.
+punker6506 You'd break the string before that clip would break.
+EricTheCarGuy I'D still be pulling on the cable. also a decent test drive would be able to tell if it's gonna rattle or not.
+punker6506 Trust me, the string method will never work in this case.
Looks like Bridgestone Blizzak WS80s. Great tire. Got them for my wife's CRV for the winter, and if it wasn't for accelerated wear and tear and wasting money during the hot summer, I'd run them all year long.
+Mozzie Yea, there is that.
lol, title made me laugh in light of the previous history of this story. It's like a reality show now Eric.
+Richard Atwood Right?
Finally!!
Eric. PLEASE make a discussion video about gaskets. gasket materials, when and how to properly dress and prep a gasket. gasket sealant when it should be used and when not to, RTV etc. Seems like a simple topic but I would love to hear your views on it. On my other channel, Dulema, I've been subscribed to you forever and love your vids. this is my first video request and would GREATLY appreciate it if you could discuss this topic. please lmk. thank you.
+TheMotorcycleBoss I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the suggestion.
I'm not a fan of RTV. If I use it, I use it sparingly where the manufacturer recommends.
The clip in the wheel well would have gotten me. I didn't know about that one. Did you change the battery to a bigger one and if so which size is it?
So I guessing that if you break the hood release pull piece inside the cabin that you have to replace the entire cable? Mine came off in my hand last night after 15 years. I was able to grip what remained and open the hood but...
((??))
*more vids pls , thank you *
most anticipated video of 2016 after Honda gate video lol
+honhon05 Right?
Haha. I've been wondering when you'd get around to this one. :)
Hey Eric, what do you use your Element for now? You've got a whole fleet of cars, it probably doesn't get used much anymore, huh?
+icecubez130 I use it like a truck and also as my main winter vehicle.
any video showing how to change the speedometer cable in Honda element?
Good video Eric, but I would have taken 2 minutes to clean and re-lube the latch mechanism to ensure smooth operation for years.
+InternetDude You have to be careful with that. Sometimes lubricating cables can backfire and attract dirt and debris actually increasing wear and resistance.
Thank you!
This has probably been asked before, butt what camera do you use to shoot your vids and how are you micing yourself up?
Yay, you finally replaced the cable lol It does suck though that auto manufacturers make people buy a whole new cable instead of just a replacement handle.
+justsomeguytoyou You can replace the handle yourself if you want to, hardware stores have plenty of cupboard or drawer knobs and some are bound to be quite similar
lolatmyage
Yeah, but it's not that easy....how are those knobs going to affix to the cable in a strong enough fashion to work the hood release?
justsomeguytoyou Epoxy/weld/glue whatever you prefer, should be fine considering superglue worked to some degree
funny I was wondering how to changed mine. been broken since I got it. thx :)
Glad I could help. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you 🏋️♂️❤️🙏
Was the same for my 03 Honda CRV
Thanks💪🏼
I never liked to drop the hood to get it shut. I carefully make it latch on the 1st position and gently push it on a hard spot near the center so it doesn't get dented.
+VochoTalacha there's no chance of denting the hood when you drop it from a few inches up. Pressing down with your hands firmly is more likely to dent it.
+InternetDude I didn't mean that the hood would get dented from dropping the hood. Because of the second thing you said, that's why I explained I carefully press the hood on a strong spot on the hood's center so it doesn't dent.
+InternetDude I also drop hoods from a few inches up. I don't touch the paint any more than necessary regardless of why. It's just good practice.
+Maxwelhse Yeah, I ain't against dropping the hood. I've heard that in some manuals they actually instruct you to do so. I just don't like to do it.
You made that look easy
That's because it was 👍🏻
How did you get the hood open when the cable was broken?? Mine is broken can't get it open.
I have everything in place but the wire is just loose .should I replace it or there is a way to tighten it up > (2008 hyundai sonata)
try replacing a Jaguar X-type cable that's broke...2 stage cable for 2 hood latches. Just getting the hood open is a damn nightmare...you have to put the car on a lift and use a 3 foot metal rod...and you have a 1 inch hole to put it through and pray you can hit the release lever
..you have to do it twice.lol...left and right
+netrioter No thanks. I'm not fond of working on Jaguars since my experiences with XJ6's in the past.
My cable broke and came straight out of the whole assembly so I can't get my hood open what are your suggestions
nice job... those plastic fasteners are such a PITA
+Jay Montero (jMon) Yes they are.
I had to replace the hood cable on my 2005 gmc canyon, and when I pulled the cable thru the cable, the little rubber grommet came out with it
Thank you for the detailed video.. Will try this method on my civic cuz I I broke mine 😂
Common, I have to replace mine as well on my civic
+PresidentGuevara very lazy to replace but will do it eventually 😂 someday
+cheat2kil It's a very similar process.
+cheat2kil Same here lol
Why does my 2001 Acura Tl lack a fuel filter? I heard that it has a sock on the end of the fuel pump to help filter the gas. Does this become clogged over time and need to be replaced or is it something that I shouldn't worry about? My Acura has 125,000 miles on it if that makes any difference. I'd appreciate any advice on this. Thanks..
+Michael Smith They've been doing that since the early 2000's. Honda's rarely have fuel delivery issues.
How do you adjust the latches so the hood is level with the fender?
This sounds like a full on tv series very professtional
+MegaMetinMetin Thanks
It's the same as in my '99 Honda Civic, but it never broke, lucky me!
That's pretty typical rusting for a northern climate. It even more important to have it washed often during salt season.
+mikedrz It's already rusted beyond repair. I'm just waiting it out.
#2!!!
One thing that I do not understand about Japanese cars/trucks is the way that they go rusty so quickly ok it may be just in odd places but I just sold my 2000 XJ jeep and that thing was still rust free I only sold it as I had problems getting parts for it that would fit here in the UK. I have now got a 2004 Nissan X-trail and that thing has much more rust in it than my Jeep but at least I can get parts that fit it over here.
Not sure why cos i had two toyotas (1991 and 1997) both were rust free and never in garage until i sold them a couple years ago.
nissans
The clip tool is not needed, a flatblade screwdriver slid into with notch on the clip will pop the clip's plunger up without stressing it.
I replaced the cable knob of my first Element with a black square drawer pull from Lowes, 3 years ago.. I loosened the latch end, potted the inside end of the cable into the knob with steel epoxy and let it cure.
+P Schmied Thats pretty smart
Please do some repairs on 1999 monte carlo
deja vu? Didn't you already have a video of this last year?
No, that was the Ford in the Fixing it Forward series.
Eric , what's the tool you used for removing the clips? I NEED one of the 👍
Not the clips holding the cable, the ones holding the trim panel around the catch
+kymmbo Linked in the description.
+EricTheCarGuy thanks, that's excellent now to track some down in my part of the world 👍
+kymmbo I believe they ship internationally.
Now go power wash your Element Eric..!! :-) Great video by the way.. Keep up the good work.. Al
+Al Star I parked it in the rain.
where are you located eric? still rocking the blizzaks lol
+David Hammett This video was shot 2 months ago.
+EricTheCarGuy that would make sense lol. love your videos! I have learned so much from your expertise, thank you!
I forgot to mention that I marked the latch position using a burst of primer. wait 5 minutes, no fear of rusting scratches. (Whenever I see concealed surface rust like on Eric's E, I spot clean it and apply Rustoleum converting primer).
+P Schmied Brilliant idea.
what tyres do you have on the car??
Eric that Cincinnati salt is eating your Element alive dude :)
+frank james It was being eaten when I bought it. Still runs great though.
Sir what Ingersoll impact wrench do you use?
+O'Neal Raymond The titanium one. Can't remember the model.
How many psi of vtec will this cable add ?
25kw
+Ricardo Vascotto
That's a little high. Unless you're speaking of gains at the flywheel? Realistically it's about 17kw to the wheels after the 30% power loss in the drivetrain.
hi Eric is that 2nd time replace the hood cable ?
+amjad amj Nope.
thanks
Never understood why some of the fender cover clips use screws and the rest don't?
Great video Eric, but I am horrified that you have that much road salt on the front of your Element! Almost every week my MY2000 European Accord is washed and dried and in summer polished and waxed every few months. When Britain gets all 2 days of summer a year.
+pugman205 I might wash my vehicles once a year. Keep in mind the Element has already succumbed to rust. It would be a loosing battle at this point. Thanks for your observation.
EricTheCarGuy So has my Accord, having to have several places patched underneath, namely the cills (rockers) Though not quite as bad as your Vigor arse end. I do like to baby my cars though, whether its mechanicaly with genuine parts if I can afford them to weekly washes/detailing and vacuum cleaning
how do i get my hood popped the latch inside the cab broke down to the threads of wires 🤕
If you attach the new cable to the old one and fish it through its a lot less work.
Did you forget about the blown heads channel?
Nope. We're all pretty busy with our own stuff right now. We still talk often about doing something again in the future.
EricTheCarGuy take your time guys , you all work hard to give the viewers quality content.
Eric, how you doing brother from another mother?
Not bad. Busy, but that keeps me out of trouble. Hope you are well also.
all bow down to old man Eric. 😂
-I feel like I saw this video already...-
nvm, it was the ford with the broken hood latch I was thinking about.
How do you get the Bonet up if the cable is broken under the Bonet?
+Kieran Grinter If you can access the cable from the fender like I did in part of this video you can cut it and activate it there.
+EricTheCarGuy cool thanks man
Of course the 2005 element has the fender liner tucked under the lip of the fender. I can't seem to be able to pull it down.
Oddly, the liner is tucked under the lip on the driver's side on mine, but the passenger side is screwed to the bottom of the lip.