E30 Zone

has anybody got any advice on how to open the bonnet. i can hear it clicking when i pull the release but nothing happens and need to get in there asap

maybe pull the front bit by the badge up while somebody holds the release catch open

armanib wrote:maybe pull the front bit by the badge up while somebody holds the release catch open

I'd say the opposite actually. Push hard down on the bonnet badge and you may here a click. This happens when the bonnet has been shut has not gone FULLY home. You may hear it finally latch fully. Then pull the bonnet release lever and it should pop up. Then lubricate the latch mechanism which will help things in the future.

there is a small hole in o/s grill next to highbeam lamp .push long flathead screwdriver into hole and turn this should open bonnet.good luck

finally got it open. had someone hold the release and someone push the bonnet forward while i lifted from the front. thanks for all the help tho

Now lubricate it properly!!

have done also had to clear off nearly an inch of dirt from the catch under the badge at the front with a wire brush, where it was stopping it from opening.