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  1. #1
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    I can't pop my hood

    So I got to work and wanted to check the oil level on my car. Pulled the latch inside the car and when I went to pull the little lever hanging out of the kidney grill, nothing happens. It doesn't click or want to open. So right now I can't open my hood.

    I'm at work and haven't had a chance to really research the problem.

    What can I do to fix this? Really hoping its not expensive....

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    Check it out more. Did you wiggle and press down on the hood slightly to make sure it wasnt just stuck?
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    Grab it by the kidneys and move from left to right while lifting the lever.

    Reminds me of the hatch on my old 944. Never wanted to open - needed some persuasion.

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    We always use to push down/bump the hood if it was stuck maybe try that

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    #pushthehoodlikeadrunkfriendwhilesomeoneispullingt heleverandthensp

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    #Spraysomewd40onit

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    I can't pop my hood

    pull harder... your cable is stretched out and needs to be adjusted

    edit: Carl thinks that w/E46 the cable has snapped... you might have a big issue opening that without some expert help

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    I would just cut it if you have the tools. A new lock is $20 on ECS.

  9. #9
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    I tried lifting with the kidney grill and wiggling it a little. I was in uniform so I didn't want to play with it too much and get filthy. (Lots of salt and dirt on the car right now)

    I can try a little more tomorrow morning before work.

    If I replaced the cable I would want to replace the whole bracket thing too. Mine is old and bent which causes the lever to stick further out from my kidney grills than it should.

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    I think I found the parts at ECS but I'm not too sure what exactly I need. I'm having a hard time picturing how the hood lock system works.

    http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330..._Lock/ES91796/

    http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...Latch/ES91803/
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