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What to do if your car’s bonnet won't open | AUTODOC

As a car gets older, one of the most common problems the owner faces is the bonnet opening mechanism malfunctioning.

We’ve made this video to show you what to do if your car's bonnet won't open or the bonnet release cable fails.

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0:00 — What if your car's hood won't open
0:12 — Press down on the bonnet and ask an assistant to pull the interior release latch.
0:21 — Find the cable near the interior release latch and pull it gently.
0:52 — Look for the opening in the radiator grille.
2:06 — If you can’t open the front lock, get to the bonnet from below. Before you start, read the vehicle operating manual.
2:23 — Contact a repair service if your bonnet still won't open after following these steps.

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Disclaimer:
This video is intended for informational purposes only and does not guarantee achievement of a specific result.

It is recommended that you entrust the installation to highly skilled technicians to ensure the best result.

This video only contains tips and recommendations that could be helpful when carrying out car repairs or replacing parts. AUTODOC is not liable for any harm, injury or property damage incurred while carrying out repairs or replacements, that are a result of incorrect use or misinterpretation of the provided information. This video is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee achievement of a specific result. The user is personally liable for incorrect use of repair equipment, tools or car parts, in particular, when this use poses the risk of injury. AUTODOC strongly recommends being careful and adhering to the safety rules when doing any repair or replacement. Keep in mind that using low quality auto parts does not guarantee the proper level of road safety.

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[pborrett]

Thank you so much. Had watched so many other videos suggesting ways to attack the issue through the wheel arch, or via a screwdriver through the grille, and was resigned to working through this until I saw this, and method 1 worked at the second time of asking. Latch on the passenger side was rusted and stiff, but loosening it through WD40 and pressure from a screwdriver, and all back to normal. Really great video, saved me so much time and potentially cash, too.

[PHIFY]

Can’t believe pushing down on the bonnet was all I needed to do the whole time, thank you so much!

[motyla_noga]

I went though the grill and it worked!! Thank you Autodoc :D

[stevenow]

Fantastic ideas, I almost gave up hope and started to take apart the entire underside of my BMW to get at the cable, but just pushing on the hood while someone pulls the latch worked beautifully.


Thanks

[GomerfromIsaan]

It worked to bounce the hood while my wife pulled the release lever. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Next step, lubricate the mechanisms.

[genepaulsuson]

after watching a couple of hours in youtube on how to open the stuck hokd.... wtf... thank you so much... i just did the no. 1 and it works...

[kenzs]

Great and actually useful video. Ended up going through the grill, removed the panel and reached in to release the latch. Will tighten the release cable after. Thank you 😊

[kiopnkiopl]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION .

[Relentless.assault]

Awesome it worked thanks its the first time ive actually been able too open the bonnet since i bought my car a few weeks ago

[anandpwc]

Ok this is great. I always struggled to open it, often taking 15 minutes of struggle and trial and error. Now I see, pushing down a bit and getting someone to pull the lever works like charm. Wonder if we can do something so 2 people are not required to open it.

Thanks Anyways. Atleast I now know sure way to open the bonnet.

PS: Stupid BMW, why they have to make it so complex 😊

[garyp]

Is it possible to open a seat leon mk2s bonnet but not the normal way a cnt get it open

[amandanewell]

I can’t open my2014 latio bonnet can you please help? I can’t get inside the car because my battery is dead

[thandekalabase]

I pressed my hood down still nothing, I went inside to pull that string like you said still nothing, tried I wire still nothing, now I'm really stressed please help

[grizzlygalaxy]

I got my driver side to pop open passenger side is still jammed!!! Help!

[eilo]

My bonnets locked down on one side any ideas, the latch is released and it has clearence just jammed on one side

[dynamo]

on a volkswagen good luck it dont work