Subject: Just FYI - you shouldn't open the hood by grabbing the Author: sealbeach740 : member since January, 2004 : 7585 posts Posted on: 2009-10-18 01:52:52

grill(s) - they come loose over time & doing that just speeds that process up. Try lifting the hood by an edge of the hood itself - that will help keep your grills tighter, longer.


Steptronic Sealbeach740
2000 740iS, oxford green/tan 61k - Nav, 16x9, MKIV, Basslink, clear corners, TV, TFT LCD screen in back, reversed steptronic +/- shift mode, Dinan tranny & engine software upgrade, E46 paddle shifter steering wheel, backup camera, gauge rings, chrome MPars, AIC hi-beams, Hoen fogs, quad brake lights, 6 disc DVD changer, CDC/DVD switch relay(for stereo DVD audio inputs), ///M pedals, DDEs controled by a Euro fog light switch & painted calipers with BMW lettering. Auto window up & sunroof close via key remote.
1995 525i, also oxford green/tan 157k - stock, except for upgraded headlights (much needed!) sold 09/20/09.
2003 540i sport - Sterling gray/gray, 74k miles, Nav, PDC, cold weather package, stock, so far.
2001 RX300 - very stock, very comfortable, very dependable, very boring.....

• Hood won't pop open even with new ejectors - bimmer2u 2009-10-17 21:32:47 (38 views)
  • Check the bowden cable... - badunit 2009-10-21 22:53:11 (16 views)
    • I'll check the cable. Good Idea. (nt) - bimmer2u 2009-10-24 17:11:35 (8 views)
  • Just FYI - you shouldn't open the hood by grabbing the - sealbeach740 2009-10-18 01:52:52 (17 views)
  • Yup, You simply screwed them IN too much.....I had to screw in both - Snitch740i 2009-10-17 22:34:58 (19 views)
    • Must be SNL joke - lots of keyword in there. (nt) - bmw635 2009-10-17 23:55:40 (22 views)
      • ^^^Lmao @ Peter.. ....Was it too long? (nt) - Snitch740i 2009-10-18 01:49:56 (20 views)
        • Must have a t least 6-8 screws in there with many styles: - bmw635 2009-10-18 14:30:32 (16 views)
          • LOL!! (nt) - bimmer2u 2009-10-20 20:21:26 (9 views)
  • I had the same issue ... not the buffer bumpers ... I took off the hood latches - aaron00740il 2009-10-17 21:40:59 (18 views)
    • I'll try the silicone and lithium grease idea. (nt) - bimmer2u 2009-10-20 20:20:13 (9 views)