sidehatch

89 s4, The hood release cable and handle are just laying on the floor, the plate that holds it to the side is cracked,whats the part number? and is their a how to fix on here, i tried search but i feel like a smuck.

Bill Ball

You probably should order a new base as well as cover.

Cover: 928 511 143 02
Base ("cup"): 928 511 173 02

Mrmerlin

is there a barrel end on the end of the cable? if its just a bunch of sheared off ends then you also need a cable

Bill Ball

Here's the whole thing...

no doubt

That #12/13/14/15 combination broke on my 86.5 928 back in the day. Common point of failure?

Wasn't there someone who made a metal aftermarket replacement cover/cup??

Mrmerlin

Nice post Bill , this might give our friend some encouragment to get the PET as well as the CD set from Jim Morehouse

sidehatch

Yes very nice im consideriing these things,cable is still attached to 15,12 is no were to found lol,and 13 is cracked,wondering how cable is looped through device though,mabe i should order the parts first duh,thank you very much.

StratfordShark

Good news that cable is attached to lever as you avoid bigger job of installing new release cable.

You just need new backplate and cover which are cheap. The handle just clips onto post in backplate and cover clips over using two plastic flanges.

Bill Ball

Note that pin 16 holds the cable 17 to lever 15.

jpitman2

My base broke as well, as it took quite a big pull to release the catch. First I verified it wasnt an issue with the cable in its tube (moved freely), so then I softened the spring at the catch in front. Then I repaired the plastic parts with thin ply and epoxy or super glue, and re-assembled. No issues now for a few years...
jp 83 Euro S AT 51k

sidehatch

What holds 15 to 13 number 14 because on mine theirs a raised plastic post were i think 15 attaches to 13 and then a screw or something to go through post to secure it.

jpitman2

You need to remove the whole assy from the car, and work out how it fits together, especially when assembling it with the cable attached to the lever. Took me a few goes before I understood how it fits and works. Its so easy (NOT) that now I cant remember how it works.
jp 83 Euro S AT 51k

Shark Attack

fyi common problem

Bill Ball

It is common (I've done it more than once) that in trying to remove the cover 15, tabs are broken off and it will no longer lock on. It's hard to see how it comes apart once it is assembled. So, yank, crack is common. As jp said, study it after you get the new parts.