Bonnet keeps popping

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id101
Joined: Mon 04 Sep, 2017 21:44
Posts: 2

  Z3 roadster 2.8

Bonnet keeps popping

Post by id101 »

Hi there,

The bonnet on my z3 roadster (97 2.8)- keeps popping and then is very difficult to shut again. I try screwing in or out the spring pegs which eventually get the bonnet shut but it's now continually popping when driving.

Any suggestions out there?

Many thanks.

David.
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colb
Joined: Sat 05 May, 2012 22:46
Posts: 690

  Z3 roadster 1.8 TU
Location: Newport South Wales UK

Re: Bonnet keeps popping

Post by colb »

Must be the locking latch not engaging fully when closed, check out the release cable it may be dry and sticking so the latch isn't engaging fully to hold it shut.
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Colb
1999 BMW 1.8 Z3
2003 BMW 2.5 Z4
1998 Honda Deauville NT650V
id101
Joined: Mon 04 Sep, 2017 21:44
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  Z3 roadster 2.8

Re: Bonnet keeps popping

Post by id101 »

cheers, i did look at that first and the latch seems to move with a bit of spring to it.

i'll give it another look and try greasing the cable some more
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Z3crazy
Joined: Thu 04 May, 2017 13:37
Posts: 49

  Z3 roadster 1.9i
Location: Breda, The Netherlands

Re: Bonnet keeps popping

Post by Z3crazy »

If anything will make the cable stick, it's grease.........

WD40, graphite powder, light oil are beter options.

Or, a new cable 8-)

Dave
If it ain't broke, don't fix it
Z3 1.9 2000, Cosmos Schwartz
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