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E89 bonnet wont pop up
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E89 bonnet wont pop up
My E89 bonnet wont pop up when i pull the release handle it makes the normal noise but bonnet doesnt pop any suggestions
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E89 bonnet wont pop up
Can you get someone to push down on the bonnet while you pull the release?
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E89 bonnet wont pop up
No i havant anyone to help at moment when i pull the bonnet release handle it makes thd noise like its opened but it hasnt
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E89 bonnet wont pop up
When I went to view my first E86 the seller couldn't get the bonnet open!
The release worked as normal and released the two front catches, but the safety catch in the centre was seized up. I managed to get my finger-tips under the front of the bonnet and with a bit of faffing about we got it open enough to squirt some WD40 onto the pivot on the safety catch. After a while that finally released too.
The release worked as normal and released the two front catches, but the safety catch in the centre was seized up. I managed to get my finger-tips under the front of the bonnet and with a bit of faffing about we got it open enough to squirt some WD40 onto the pivot on the safety catch. After a while that finally released too.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
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E89 bonnet wont pop up
As mentioned above, it's a two person job if it's stuck (unless you have arms like Mr Tickle).
Chances are one, or maybe both, of the pins are gummed up and sticking.
Chances are one, or maybe both, of the pins are gummed up and sticking.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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E89 bonnet wont pop up
Yup should try that
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E89 bonnet wont pop up
Mr tidy …. Thanks for replying i got the AA out lol he pushed on the bonnet i pulled the release handle it opened it got stiff as needed lots of lubrication its fixed down ive just got to make sure i spray some stuff on it
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Nope....not going to respond.....nope!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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E89 bonnet wont pop up
Glad it worked.Pinkladie12 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:30 pm Mr tidy …. Thanks for replying i got the AA out lol he pushed on the bonnet i pulled the release handle it opened it got stiff as needed lots of lubrication its fixed down ive just got to make sure i spray some stuff on it
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black