Recently bought a 2013 BMW X5 4.4 jap import,

Managed to open the bonnet, upon closing, only one side (right side) clicked back in, the left side however has remained elevated and not flush to the bodywork. I have tried to released the bonnet through the bonnet latch under the steering wheel however this is not releasing the bonnet to be opened. Normally you can feel a bounce to push the bonnet back in, however in my case it has no give and remains in the same position.

have any of you experienced this? or do you know of any quick fixes?

Thanks

AP

Well I suppose it is better being stuck open than closed at the moment - I would try using penetrating oil on the affected bonnet catch and see if you can get any movement when gently pulling the cable to get some movement on the mechanism (had the same on my Z3 and it does free up over time)

Hello, I agree… open the bonnet and get someone to pull the release lever. Both release mechanisms should move in unison.

They are able to be moved manually if they are free. Give it a good oiling and get it moving. If it is free to move by hand, but doesn’t move with the cable, check the cable hasn’t stretched or become disconnected at the other mechanism.

Hi AP

Welcome to the Forum

Err Chaps if I am reading this right AP has closed the bonnet but it has only latched on one side ? and now he can't get it to release.

I would first push down on the latched side while getting an assistant to pull the bonnet release. I have seen this once on a 5 series this method worked. Turned out the owner had shut the bonnet while some tools where still under there and one latch was out of alignment

The only other thought is taking out the Kidney grills to see if you can access that way

Good Luck

Dave

Nice choice of motor by the way