my bonnet release isnt working

RG428i · 05-27-2023, 12:48 PM

Hello, i removed my bonnet release leaver the other day to put a wire through to my door, and when i reattached it, it just doesnt work... no boot noise, no resistance when pulling, it wont let me add a video but it doesnt work, does anyone know whats happened? And yes i've pulled it 2 times for anyone who is gunna ask

Sanjayo1 · 05-30-2023, 04:47 PM

Fitted incorrectly, try talking it back off, checking install and reinstall perhaps. If that doesn't work, could be due to lack of lubrication on the mechanism, ask someone to push down on the bonnet at the same time you pull the bonnet latch

TriniGT · 06-08-2023, 10:32 PM

More than likely the join where the two cables link from interior to the two locks may have popped out of the hole it is secured in and the entire setup is floating and adding no tension when pulled. You will have to remove the wheel and front fender shield and manually pull the cable going to the bonnet locks to release it to get inside the engine bay to address the issue.

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RG428i New Member 2 Rep 22 Posts Drives: BMW F32 428i 2013 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 428i [10.00]	my bonnet release isnt working Hello, i removed my bonnet release leaver the other day to put a wire through to my door, and when i reattached it, it just doesnt work... no boot noise, no resistance when pulling, it wont let me add a video but it doesnt work, does anyone know whats happened? And yes i've pulled it 2 times for anyone who is gunna ask
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Sanjayo1 Private 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 1 series Join Date: May 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Fitted incorrectly, try talking it back off, checking install and reinstall perhaps. If that doesn't work, could be due to lack of lubrication on the mechanism, ask someone to push down on the bonnet at the same time you pull the bonnet latch
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06-08-2023, 10:32 PM	#3
TriniGT Private First Class 55 Rep 177 Posts Drives: E30, E60 M5, E87, F20, F30 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Caribbean iTrader: (0)	More than likely the join where the two cables link from interior to the two locks may have popped out of the hole it is secured in and the entire setup is floating and adding no tension when pulled. You will have to remove the wheel and front fender shield and manually pull the cable going to the bonnet locks to release it to get inside the engine bay to address the issue.
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