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Need HELP!! Hood Won't Open
Hi folks, new here. I have an 87 325 BMW. I have to add water to the radiator once a week. I try to add water this morning but the cable that realeases the lock to open the hood broke. Now I can't open the hood and desperately need to add water to the radiator. Does any one know how I can open the hood? Any suggestions will be much appreciate it.
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03-03-2003, 12:49 PM
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Did the cable break at the release lever inside the car?
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03-03-2003, 12:50 PM
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Yes the cable did break at the release level inside the car. So I figure I can get a set of good old pliers and that should do the job. When I pull on the cable, nothing happens. I purchased some grip vice pliers thinking this will do the job. but no cigar.
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03-03-2003, 12:53 PM
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Not sure if your car is the same...
While I was working on my car (1993 318i) the other day, I noticed that there is a small hole in the kidney grill area that is just in front of the hood latch. I believe that it is put there just for this problem. They probably have a special tool that you can stick through the kidney grill and unlatch the hood. I haven't tried this, but I believe if you stick a clothes hanger that is bent just the right way, you can grab the hood latch (pull it forward) and release it.
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03-04-2003, 05:54 AM
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I agree, that is the way you will have to get it open.
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03-04-2003, 08:07 AM
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Thanks guys... I will try it.
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03-04-2003, 09:41 AM
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While it's open, you might also want to lubricate all the catches and the guide tube for the cable, to prevent the cable from snapping again.
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03-04-2003, 09:46 AM
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