How to open stuck jammed hood Latch broken cable BMW e39 e38 or X3 X5 BEST WAY in under 30 seconds

[@edi2505198]

I have opend with my hands no cuting no scredriver first pull the cabel that relises passengerside second go with your hand behind the hoodlock on the driverside and now push the lock to your wright and simultaneously push the hood down to relise pressure on spring and the hood will pop out.

[@jeffb8685]

Author Nathan, can't thank you enough for this in depth video. Im currently dealing with a Z3 that won't open. I will try your sound methods to open the hood, I am confident in your description of how to do this. Im also going to grease the other BMW before this happens lol.

[@lp2565]

Lubricating first thing in the morning! Thanks for posting, Nathan.

[@harrykrust7984]

Had the same problem once. Great video for others who haven't. Thanks again.

[@mikey_likes_it_]

Yes, lithium grease on the latch mechanism up front! Solved the issue on my e85 z4 👍

[@Joe-bd7rn]

Very useful video and much appreciated. Thank you mate.

[@tech42long35]

Super Awesome info thanks.. Always great stuff!

[@trevonhill8552]

Great information as always Nathan 👍🏾

[@mry82]

Haven't had this problem... yet... Thanks!

[@GeorgeAusters]

Basically... Don't snap your cable

[@highdazin.p]

My cable snapped

[@matteightytwo]

If only Speed Academy saw this a couple months ago

[@carlsondavis9997]

Once I get my x5 back in the garage I’ll be lubricating the cables first thing, I have to pull the handle about 3 times to get it to release.

[@tonyg1773]

Thanks - useful info!

[@filtrins8615]

Thanks dude🎉

[@davemc162]

Well done. Thank you.

[@tylervision707maul]

took me four days to get the left latch open, right latch still wont open... left latch took pliers to broken cable from inside the drivers side of car, machete under the hood, pulled on cable after removing grill,, used a knife to slide left side, used handle release from front of car.. I dont know what worked but finally the left side seems to be up a inch or so, now the right one.. could take four more days

[@msi4226]

BMW must find a way to redesign all this..

[@leonardfrith4764]

What if both sides of the cable is gone, how would you open the hood

[@McCarthyism_by_Youtube]

imo this stems from rubber hood pads raised too high. increased tension on the latch correlates to a harder pull when popping the hood.

[@djinaz9292]

Wrong! You don't break the headlight out, that is bad assumption. you can use a small rachet and a t35 to remove the 4 bolt/springs. Do not cut off part of the plastic!

[@DuaneMoore]

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[@nogonperson7357]

Passenger latch still stuck and nothing happens when i pull it. Please help

[@hithere8699]

So you have to break the BMW kidney grill to do this... Is it removeable with the hood (bonnet) shut. I think when your covering a topic you should actually demonstrate it as a full guide.

[@dougiefresh730]

The grills are cheap. If your engine needs oil or maintenance, I'd be sacrificing the grill with out a doubt.

[@spope7510]

this is complete shit. to gain access, remove the driver wheel then the wheel well plastic towards the front of the car. use a flashlight and look up to locate the two hood lines. using a pick, remove the clasp holding them in place then drag them down and tug violently on both of them. boom. you are in.

[@justletmetravel]

UNLESS the cable breaks on the back side of the latch and to make it more fun put an electric fan in front so you cannot see or reach the mechanism.....still trying to figure out how to get it to unlatch an hour and 30seconds later

[@slowmotionperformance2744]

I didn't learn anything too much talking

[@onenessptah5444]

BP

[@ThatGuy-ze6zc]

while this is helpful, the e38 setup is completely different.

[@darkstardan3309]

Cannot sit through fluff to learn how to open my damn hood! Just get to the how. Waste of time.