there has to be a cable, how else would the release in the car trigger the hood to open? When I pull on the release you can see it moving the silver metal latch that opens the hood, but it just moves it a little and it doesn't pull it up all the way like it should. I guess there is no easy way to fix this, I'm going to have to rip the front bumper off and see what the problem is. I'm in desperate need of changing my oil. I wonder if I have to buy a cable from honda parts or if it is something i can just pick up anywhere?