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Technical Tips
Hood Doesn't Open – MINI Cooper & Cooper S
If, like many of your fellow MINI owners, you've occasionally been
bothered by an obstinate hood, the problem is easily fixed. First, try
“popping” the hood by applying pressure to it as a buddy pulls the lever. If
that doesn't do it, remove the right front wheel and manually release the
catch you'll see in the inner liner. What's happening is that the tension of
the cable is preventing the ball from slipping from the release lever. The
cable is simply too long, and this sometimes lets the ball drop out of the
yoke in the release lever. Once you've found the cable, take a nylon wire
tie to it to hold it into place. This should keep the yoke and ball assembly
together, preventing future problems.
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