Feb 16, 2020 · Have you had someone push down on the hood while you pull the release and then have them try to lift the hood. Bummer about your guard rail encounter I had a similar …

Nov 3, 2021 · So I was hit by a SUV this morning. My Z3 was in excellent condition prior to the collision. Damage is mostly to the hood. See attached. Local collision repair shop is going to …

Nov 15, 2008 · Just bought this car a week or two ago. Hood was popping fine for the first few days, then the handle stopped working... so I had to put the Z3 on some ramps to reach the …

Apr 5, 2014 · If you do get your hood open, lube the release latches, and most importantly, adjust the rubber bumpers on the body and the sprung pins on the hood. I did that and my hood …

Nov 27, 2012 · I have a 2000 2.3 Z3. I was lubricating the latch that releases the hood ( this is the latch that pops the hood partially open when you pull the lever under the dash). I sprayed …

Aug 19, 2023 · Get up under the car, locate the hood latch somewhere above the kidney grill. With the end of the pry bar, try to move the small steel latch manually, by pushing the steel …

Jun 16, 2024 · I just bought a 1997 BMW Z3. The hood won't open unless second person is in the car pulling on the release lever. How do I fix this?

Aug 29, 2007 · The most likely cause is the small micro switch located near the top fold on the left side. You have to push the roof slightly open to activate the electrics and that opens this …

Apr 11, 2021 · The hood release when pulled will not open the hood latch. I know it has the safety catch up under the hood, but it won’t work unless I pull up on the release handle inside …

Apr 13, 2015 · Parked it up over winter and the power hood was working fine. Came to use it last week and its not working, I had to put it in manual mode to lift the roof after taking the hard top …