I took your challenge? 10 seconds! Your advice to keep the screwdriver LEVEL was the key! Can’t thank you enough. All the best. R
@DoingItCheap3 ай бұрын
Great job! I am so glad I was able to help ! Thank you for subscribing to my channel !!
@rolacook2223 ай бұрын
@@DoingItCheap We’re subscribed NOW! Best / R
@taym46262 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this guy awesome! He made a horrible day not that a little latch could destroy a day it's just a bunch of little things piled up especially when you're traveling in a town where you're trying to get a fresh start a new start he absolutely blessed our day me and my wife, thank you sir awesome we'll be watching everyday. Ben and Tay
@DoingItCheap2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@riahypes5 ай бұрын
this video helped me so much! After trying to leave school after an exam, the pull handle broke on me and i couldn’t open my hood to check what was going on. I’m 17, i’m graduating highschool soon and i barely have anyone to help me do this stuff but you showed me how to do it in one youtube video. thank you thank you thank you!
@DoingItCheap5 ай бұрын
I am SO glad this video helped you. That was the original purpose of this channel. I wanted to put videos on here that my grandchildren could reference if needed.
@atlhammer3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Paw Paw. Dang polecats, making everything outta plastic nowadays 👍🇺🇸
@michaelvillalobos38503 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the broken latch PawPaw but thanks for showing us how to open the hood when that happens, you’re Awesome PawPaw. 👍👍👍
@chrispihaylic50142 жыл бұрын
Mines beenbroke for over 2 weeks and couldn't figure it out. This saved me. Took me 10 seconds. Thank you so much
@DoingItCheap2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I hope you are a new subscriber now !!!!
@byronglover79983 жыл бұрын
There's more than one way to skin a cat ,Paw Paw. Thanks for sharing.
@DoingItCheap3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@lilliancuevas189310 ай бұрын
Thank you paw paw my vw had the same thing, plastic latch broken. Wasnt syre how I'd open it. Thanks a million. Will try with a scewdriver. Hope i Can open it.
@bobbiep70 Жыл бұрын
And thank you for this video. I have two and both are broken. I have something tied to it but it has came off on one and so I hope this helps me out 😊
@DoingItCheap Жыл бұрын
I have a nylon string tied to mine now.
@Bichpuddin47 ай бұрын
Thank u so much paw paw!!! I just had to order a new coolant pipe for an 03 and the latch broke. I love ur vid!!! ❤❤❤
@DoingItCheap7 ай бұрын
You're welcome!! Now subscribe !!! LOL !!!
@WillieJu3 жыл бұрын
I had a '05 mercedes c class with a very similar plastic tongue thingy which also broke in no time. I used a cable tie (ziptie / runlock) and it cost me a few cents to have it fixed. I hate plastic crap on modern cars.
@cutweldngrind2 жыл бұрын
I used a 1/4" rod and wiggled it up and down and took about 5 seconds. There is a small tab for those wondering just get your flashlight and wiggle that piece. The video did help me though. Thanks
@eduardoespinoza414827 күн бұрын
Even if the whip is broken, does it work?
@wdbbragg8113 жыл бұрын
Who needs that stinking plastic? Great video as always. Good job buddy
@johnmitchell17312 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Got my hood open, now for a permanent fix...
@tombob6713 жыл бұрын
I had a buddy who had a low mileage lincoln. The mix door on the hvac failed. They wanted near 2k as it was 16hrs labor to fix it as you had to tear the whole dash out. So he did it himself, when he got to the part it was of course plastic. He made one out of metal as this was a repair not to be made again
@theruddyone6443 Жыл бұрын
i like that geterrr done attitude. we need to do everything on our own more
@williambowden15093 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info and your Time
@Chuklz702 жыл бұрын
Had that same plastic latch on our 2008 Beetle snap off just this winter. Little 3-inch straight one; its $9 from Ebay auto parts. I saw other versions that are angled. If you are going to order a replacement, be certain to keep the broken piece handy and match it up to your Year/Model and the image needs to match.
@DoingItCheap2 жыл бұрын
Mine is in the glove box !
@HOLLESjr3 жыл бұрын
great video PawPaw.
@Silverlion493 жыл бұрын
You can remove the plastic and replace it with a piece of clothes hanger wire bent to make a loop to pull. The hard part is attaching it to the pull mechanism.
@otakelblanchemanor06593 жыл бұрын
Good info to know! Thanks Paw Paw!
@brendasmith69833 жыл бұрын
I guess you were holding your mouth the right way for it to open so quick!
@avcow3 жыл бұрын
Probably a little cable loop attached to broken point. Pull with finger. I am sure you have already thought of something. Have a great day Paw Paw
@cajuncherie84473 жыл бұрын
Learning something new everyday...xo
@fsd347602 ай бұрын
Thank you,POPPO 😊
@davidshipulski45323 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you!!
@davidhogue57163 жыл бұрын
That was pretty good are you sure you never done this before lol on the cable I use lock pliers our an eye bolt it works great keep up the vids happyhemping
@michaelhenderson80713 жыл бұрын
Good morning paw paw
@DoingItCheap3 жыл бұрын
Good morning!
@jerryblack42753 жыл бұрын
Paw Paw is smarter than the average 🐻 🤣🤣🤣
@andyrunton2 жыл бұрын
Mine broke two years ago, I lifted the hood and that little piece shot about 5 feet away! 😂 Sadly I didn’t have you to help, but I figured it out and got it working. Thank you for recording your efforts and doing such a good job explaining it for everybody! Your big looks great and I love the rubber look you have on the rocker panels! Did you add rubber or is it just paint? Love your videos! Keep up the great work! 💛
@DoingItCheap2 жыл бұрын
First, thank you for subscribing. The black is spray-on bedliner.
@andyrunton2 жыл бұрын
@@DoingItCheap That's a genius solution! Thank you so much for the reply!!!
@lenholt74193 жыл бұрын
You make that look easy.
@Toni-ir9cm3 жыл бұрын
hello Paw Paw - great video - I have a friend who has the same problem... now, thanks to Paw Paw, I can tell her what she can do to open the hood ! Thank you Paw Paw - Have you done any further work on your '65 Ford Falcon I see in the background ??? Love 'Ya !
@DoingItCheap3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@ThatTieDyeGuy Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU, Pawpaw!!!
@DoingItCheap Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@chevyphil39693 жыл бұрын
vw parts are expensive my boss's wife needed one and the temp sensor always pooped the bed at least once a year. so we kept one in stock
@light30022 жыл бұрын
tnahks so mucj budy, mine is broke today and i search how to open, thx
@Sjeremy172 жыл бұрын
Mine broke I’m about to go give it a try
@DoingItCheap2 жыл бұрын
I keep a screwdriver in my car just for this.
@kimfyffe3 жыл бұрын
I would like to have longing one too Bob
@nickwarren9164 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the help
@JamieElmore-g6o10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@perryanderson91273 жыл бұрын
i would love to buy myself a volkswagon
@LettersforU25 күн бұрын
You can use your own finger too 👌
@DoingItCheap25 күн бұрын
Mine won't fit.
@bobgregory35726 ай бұрын
Great video man
@garryduncan4593 жыл бұрын
good morning
@JamieElmore-g6o10 ай бұрын
Thanks
@phillyfathead3 жыл бұрын
20+. Years old, they just don’t make them like they use to 😂
@davidnowabbi26833 жыл бұрын
You might, plastic weld it back together, seen a few videos on plastic welding.
@kyland7197 ай бұрын
Much appreciated sir
@DoingItCheap7 ай бұрын
Thank YOU for subscribing !!
@aniea56642 жыл бұрын
Thanks, worked!
@DoingItCheap2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@timmccreadie3283 жыл бұрын
Nifty
@mandyr.35873 жыл бұрын
Paw paw is that your car? I have a hard time seeing you driving a yellow beetle.
@DoingItCheap3 жыл бұрын
I bought it for my wife. She liked the heroine on OnceUponATime who drove a yellow bug. Compared to my trucks, this thing IS fun in town, like driving a go-kart !! You would be amazed at the headroom in that car !!
@DBTdad3 жыл бұрын
At 2:14 no truer words than this
@syvashionabridgeforth95103 жыл бұрын
Where exactly did the screwdriver hit? I’m having this exact problem Now and I’m about to have a mental breakdown lol
@jefffrank80725 ай бұрын
What year of bug is it your working on? Same issue with a 2012
@DoingItCheap5 ай бұрын
Around a 2000 model I think. Definitely older than yours. I still have the same nylon string used to open it in my next video where I demonstrate a jump box.
@bobbiep70 Жыл бұрын
I love to have that blue car in front of the bug papaw
@DoingItCheap Жыл бұрын
$5,000
@lynnlimauro24137 ай бұрын
How do you do this if you can't pop the hood from the inside because the cable broke?
@DoingItCheap7 ай бұрын
Watch the video.
@beasleyoutside17053 жыл бұрын
good job but i think they made those latches out of plastic because those cars aint suppose to last 20 years-i see a lot of those here in a couple of junk yards i ride by almost every day
@rick-ps5ct3 жыл бұрын
every mans dream...a longer tool....
@lottiemae93143 жыл бұрын
Hello Pawpaw how are you doing
@ronb25053 жыл бұрын
Bet you would of got it faster with that longer screwdriver
@hughbrackett3433 жыл бұрын
Why the groan? Are you out of CBD gummies already? 😁 I don't mean to pry.
@DoingItCheap3 жыл бұрын
LOL !!! This video was filmed in B.C............ Before Cbd......... LOL !!!
@theruddyone6443 Жыл бұрын
@@DoingItCheapyall wilin lol
@wayneblair2883 жыл бұрын
I would make it out of still
@brooklynabbott2451 Жыл бұрын
I am not happy either paw paw
@bobzak9508Ай бұрын
Thought it states he would show us...wtf...showed the latch move but not where the screwdriver goes...
@DoingItCheapАй бұрын
Watch the entire video. I can't show it any simpler. Apparently you are one of few that didn't understand. Read the comments.