Dorman 912-443 Hood Release Cable

Dorman 912-443 Hood Release Cable

Restore hood opening function with this Dorman hood release cable, part number 912-443. It is built with a steel cable and plastic outer material to directly replace a worn or broken hood release cable on select Dodge trucks and SUVs.

Key Features

• Direct replacement hood release cable for specific vehicle applications
• Steel cable construction with plastic outer jacket
• Includes handle for a complete hood release cable with handle assembly
• Length: 78
• Cable diameter: 1.22
• Latch not included
• Package contents: hood release cable

Detailed Description

Dorman 912-443 is a hood release cable replacement for 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota and 1998-2003 Dodge Durango applications. It is intended to replace a damaged, stretched, or non-functioning hood release cable and restore normal hood latch operation. The steel inner cable provides the working strength needed for repeated pulls, while the plastic outer material helps route and protect the cable along the vehicle path. This part number, 912-443, is a direct-fit service solution for vehicles that use a hood release cable with handle configuration.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 55256496) for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken hood release handle or cable
• Sticking or hard-to-pull hood release operation
• Frayed or stretched cable causing poor latch release
• Loss of hood opening function on Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango models
• Replacement needs after cable wear from age or repeated use

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle year, make, and model before installation. Route the cable along the original path and confirm the handle and latch ends seat correctly. Because the latch is not included, reuse the existing latch hardware if it is serviceable. After installation, test hood release operation several times to confirm smooth engagement and full latch release.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs replacement control cables for direct-fit service on specific applications. Part number 912-443 is listed for 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota and 1998-2003 Dodge Durango hood release cable applications.

Compatible Vehicles

• Fits 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota, hood release cable with handle
• Fits 1998-2003 Dodge Durango, hood release cable with handle