Hood release cable detached from release mechanism

CHRISTINA DE LA ROSA

MEMBER
2003 BMW 325I
140,000 MILES

There is no cable connected to hood latch release under the hood. How can I get the latch to move, releasing the lock?

Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 AT 11:07 PM

1 Reply

KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
48,363 POSTS

There are a couple of ways to do this, first you must try to get to the latch from under the car while using a long standard screw driver and work the latch or try going in through the grill. There is no manual that tells you how to do the job you must be creative.

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken