Can't get hood open

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  • mavallon
    Noobie
    • Dec 2014
    • 15

    #1

    Can't get hood open

    I tried to get the hood open by using a flat head screwdriver and that hasn't worked so I took the grille and the headlight out and still can't get it open any help
  • ST1G
    R3V OG
    • Oct 2012
    • 6689

    #2
    Uhhh, use a larger flat head screw driver? It's not rocket science, you got to really wedge it in there.

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    • Dirty325ix
      Mod Crazy
      • Sep 2012
      • 689

      #3
      If you have an angle grinder you could always just cut out a few small service holes directly into the hood of your car

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      • AndrewBird
        The Mad Scientist
        • Oct 2003
        • 11897

        #4
        The latch may be gunked up and sticking. Try oiling it with a light oil like Tri-flow or similar.

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        • modernist
          Wrencher
          • Apr 2014
          • 283

          #5
          Originally posted by ST1G
          Uhhh, use a larger flat head screw driver?
          Yeah, gotta get the slot open wide enough. My "hood key" is a little flaky too sometimes.

          1986 327i
          transaction feedback
          DIY thing
          meh

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