1996 328i - Hood Release Cable

My BMW dealer quoted me $633 to replace it! I'm in process of finding someone else to fix it..but anyone else have this problem or had it replaced? Appartantly its a big job for something stupid..

If you can wait 'til monday, I'll look into it....I've done E36 hood cables but my memory stinks....jeff b

I have a 1990 325i. I have the bad luck of experiencing the same problem. A back yard Mechanic told me it would be a very time consuming and tedious job, to re-connect my cable to the latch itself. He said this would involve taking the radiator, amongst other things out. For now I have the bonnet tied down with straps. What was the outcome of your ordeal ??

I had mine done . . . my mechanic said the same thing . . Like taking the whole front end off . .almost . . . just for one side . . . took him almost all day . . .and I need aBrake duct too . . .it broke . . drivers side . . (hint hint)