Incase you are feeling the need to make something.... here is a little tip on youtube to make a tool to help open the latch... I've been there too, cable broke, took an hour or so with a screwdriver but finally got it open, and kinda like the zip ties this guy used in the video, i used a metal coat hanger and made an under hood opener.... this guy's tool seems simple enough...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tek4UqD0Rkw
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