Hood release cable, need replacement

[ekstroemtj]

Since my old Cayenne is living outside in all weather conditions now for 2 years without any driving, a lot of things dont work like they have to. I replaced battery. Everything works. Problems left is the ususal wet floor problem which i need to solve. But there is a problem which keeps me away from driving. The hood doesnt close proper. I used a lot of wd 40. not really a progress. Sometimes its closing but when i am driving some meters its popping off. My guess is corrosion of the cable. Is it a DIY job? Can i get access to the cable from engine compartment or is it possible to see behind the wheel well liner? Any help is welcome

[ekstroemtj]

I found the reason. Disconnecting the engine cover drivers side. Access to the release cable. Lots of WD40 and problem is gone

[Brit6]

I had the same problem last fall. I ended up replacing the hood latch cable, front bumper needed to be removed and both front fender linings.

[951Stefan]

I’d like to talk to you about your water under floor mats issue .. having same problems with 2004 cayenne TT .. found ac tube leaking back in, found plugged rubber drains under fender wells, sunroof drains seem clear , still getting water under mats. Frustrating. 
 

 

as for hood cable, just had same problem of not staying closed, cable to latch was very rusted , soon as it was removed from latch it could manually be closed. Going to replace cable .. can access from driver side under engine beauty cover and from behind headlight .. pull headlight to make job easier. Be careful where the cables meet, my plastic cover snapped off and fell into the void. Now I have to change inner cable also.

 

[ekstroemtj]

Sorry I just have seen your message. Is the water problem still present?