Bonnet/Hood not opening

hermesromeror · 08-18-2015, 07:22 PM

Hi guys

Today i tried to open the hood without luck, last time i did it was this morning. Only one of the front latches is opening, any clue how to open the hood "manually"? My car is a F30 335i.

Thanks
Hermes

Aatish · 08-18-2015, 07:29 PM

Not trying to offend you, but did you pull the lever twice? If you pull it once, the hood pops open but you can't actually open it. If you pull it again, then you can actually pull it open.

If that doesn't work, get a buddy to pull while you hold the lever in the open position.

hermesromeror · 08-18-2015, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aatish

Not trying to offend you, but did you pull the lever twice? If you pull it once, the hood pops open but you can't actually open it. If you pull it again, then you can actually pull it open.

If that doesn't work, get a buddy to pull while you hold the lever in the open position.

No offense, every suggestion is very welcome. I did both with no luck.

Thanks
Hermes

aksi · 08-24-2015, 11:11 AM

Is your car standing on a flat surface? Very silly question but wanted to just ask.

Polo08816 · 08-24-2015, 01:27 PM

Try a pry bar.

If that doesn't work, you need to get the smallest drill bit you can find and drill two small holes - pressure relief holes - in the front of your hood. It WILL open.

Orion4 · 08-24-2015, 01:51 PM

Uh, the engine compartment is NOT air tight, therefore drilling all the holes you want in the hood will not relieve any pressure.

sygazelle · 08-24-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Polo08816

Try a pry bar.

If that doesn't work, you need to get the smallest drill bit you can find and drill two small holes - pressure relief holes - in the front of your hood. It WILL open.

You are kidding, right? We don't want anybody actually drilling holes.

sygazelle · 08-24-2015, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Orion4

Uh, the engine compartment is NOT air tight, therefore drilling all the holes you want in the hood will not relieve any pressure.

He was kidding.....I think.

sygazelle · 08-24-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hermesromeror

Hi guys

Today i tried to open the hood without luck, last time i did it was this morning. Only one of the front latches is opening, any clue how to open the hood "manually"? My car is a F30 335i.

Thanks
Hermes

Good luck getting it opened.

Related topic: Your post reminded me that I haven't opened my hood since my car was new! There's no dipstick so I haven't thought about opening the hood. I've always thought of my self as a car guy and now I don't even look under the hood. What's wrong with me!

Feddersen · 08-25-2015, 09:57 AM

Mine is a little tricky too. First pull the lever, then lift the hood a little and then pull the lever the second time.

norb335i · 08-25-2015, 10:57 AM

How about taking it in to the dealer and getting fixed under warranty? :-)

Krelle · 08-29-2015, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hermesromeror

Hi guys

Today i tried to open the hood without luck, last time i did it was this morning. Only one of the front latches is opening, any clue how to open the hood "manually"? My car is a F30 335i.

Thanks
Hermes

Hi Hermes,
I've been exactly where you are. If you have solved your problem then please let me know. If not, which side is not opening? Driver side ie left, or passenger side/right?
/Krelle

hermesromeror · 09-27-2015, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Krelle

Hi Hermes,
I've been exactly where you are. If you have solved your problem then please let me know. If not, which side is not opening? Driver side ie left, or passenger side/right?
/Krelle

Hi Krelle

It was finally fixed by the dealership, they changed the Bowden Cable. A plastic part of the cable was broken.

Thanks

08-18-2015, 07:22 PM	#1
hermesromeror New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: F30 340i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Santiago iTrader: (0)	Bonnet/Hood not opening Hi guys Today i tried to open the hood without luck, last time i did it was this morning. Only one of the front latches is opening, any clue how to open the hood "manually"? My car is a F30 335i. Thanks Hermes
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Aatish Lofty 3458 Rep 849 Posts Drives: i4 M50, 991.2 C2, RRS Diesel Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ORD <> ATX iTrader: (0)	Not trying to offend you, but did you pull the lever twice? If you pull it once, the hood pops open but you can't actually open it. If you pull it again, then you can actually pull it open. If that doesn't work, get a buddy to pull while you hold the lever in the open position.
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aksi First Lieutenant 82 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: CA,US iTrader: (0)	Is your car standing on a flat surface? Very silly question but wanted to just ask.
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Polo08816 Brigadier General 1603 Rep 3,940 Posts Drives: 2014 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Try a pry bar. If that doesn't work, you need to get the smallest drill bit you can find and drill two small holes - pressure relief holes - in the front of your hood. It WILL open. Last edited by Polo08816; 08-24-2015 at 01:45 PM..
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Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 478 Rep 1,566 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Uh, the engine compartment is NOT air tight, therefore drilling all the holes you want in the hood will not relieve any pressure.
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Feddersen Lieutenant 451 Rep 469 Posts Drives: X1 xDrive25i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	Mine is a little tricky too. First pull the lever, then lift the hood a little and then pull the lever the second time. __________________ DD: F48 X1 xDrive25i '20 - https://f48.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1703083 For fun: F22 M240i '19 - https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1644646 Previous BMW: Fully loaded F30, 335i https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1681247
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norb335i Private First Class 14 Rep 180 Posts Drives: '13 335i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South Bay, CA iTrader: (1)	How about taking it in to the dealer and getting fixed under warranty? :-)
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