so far I have PB'ed it and it doesnt look like that will fix it.
i am looking into the failed cable but I would think that if it was a failed cable there would be some feeling in it when pulling it open that would feel abnormal.... right now everytime i pull the handle it feels like it is popping the latch.
i am starting to think that i might go the way that ken talked about and just remove it.
besides i am sure the removed weight will result in better gas mileage and over all increase performance from the new aerodynamic profile