How to open hood with broken release cable latch

[richardb]

When you get an E30 there's at least two guarantees, the hood release and glovebox latches are broken!

Here's a video DIY on popping the hood with a broken release cable or lever:

https://youtu.be/EYJlq9mhALw?list=PL9ZhL1nxVaY-sva-QcMj_RiNL9aEPy8w6