<p>51231977391</p> <h2>Description</h2> <div class="extended__specifications"> <div class="grid-x grid-margin-x grid-margin-y"> <div class="cell small-12 medium-4"> <div class="extended__details"> <h3>Details</h3> <dl> <dt>SKU:</dt> <dd>BMW-51231977391</dd> <dd></dd> <dt>Made in:</dt> <dd>Austria<span> </span><span title="We do our best to keep this information updated and accurate, but we cannot guarantee Country of Origin as manufacturers may permanently change their location without any notice."><i class="fas fa-question-circle"></i></span> </dd> <dt>Quality:</dt> <dd>Genuine<span> </span><span title="This is a product that we have sourced from the local dealer network and is the same part that the dealership would offer you to install on your car today. This part will come branded by the vehicle manufacturer (BMW, Volvo, Audi, etc.) and often at a premium cost. In nearly every instance the part inside the box will have been manufactured by one of their approved OE Suppliers such as Bosch, Hella, Mann, or Lemforder, or many others. Genuine parts from FCP will be sourced from a dealer and in the car manufacturer’s packaging."><i class="fas fa-question-circle"></i></span> </dd> </dl> </div> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-4"> <div class="extended__oeNumbers"> <dl> <dt> <h3>OE Numbers</h3> </dt> <dd>51231977391</dd> </dl> </div> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-4"> <div class="extended__mfgNumbers"> <dl> <dt> <h3>MFG Numbers</h3> </dt> <dd>N/A</dd> </dl> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="extended__moreInfo"> <h3>Product Information</h3> <div class="extended__brandDetails"> <p><strong>Goes from the left hood lock to the right hood lock, shorter cable</strong></p> <p>If your hood won't open anymore, or is getting difficult to open, chances are your hoods bowden cable has stretched or is breaking. Replacing this cable with the Genuine BMW replacement will restore proper function. You will also not have to worry about fitment or cable length being off.</p> </div> <strong>Hood Release Cable</strong> <p>The hood release cable is a mechanism that allows the driver to open the vehicle's hood from inside the cabin. It consists of a flexible metal cable that runs inside in a protective plastic sheathing much like a bicycle brake cable. It connects the interior lever to the latch on the hood. The operation should be smooth, without any gritty feeling in the lever when unlatching the hood release. All modern vehicles also have a secondary safety latch that must be manually lifted to fully open the hood.</p> <p>Key components of the hood release system include the release handle or lever (usually plastic), the cable itself with a ferrule, the sheath that protects the cable, and the hood latch. The cable is typically made of steel to handle the tension required to release the latch, while the sheath protects it from wear and external elements like dirt, moisture, and rust. The latch mechanism under the hood is spring-loaded to ensure it locks the hood securely when closed but pops free when unlatched.</p> <p>Hood release cables may fail or require replacement due to several common issues. Over time, the cable can stretch, making it difficult to pull the release handle far enough to disengage the latch. The cable can also fray, snap, or rust, especially in older vehicles or in regions with harsh climates. Additionally, the sheath can wear out or crack, exposing the cable to corrosion. If the cable becomes misaligned or disconnected, it can prevent the hood from opening.</p> <strong>Hood Release Cable Failure Symptoms</strong> <ul> <li>Stretched Cable: Corrosion on the latch or the prong that engages the latch will increase strain on the cable. Make sure to grease the latch (or latches) to make sure the operation stays smooth and protects the metal surface from corrosion. Repeatedly pulling the hood release cable can stretch it, eventually to the point where you cannot pull it far enough to disengage the latch.</li> <li>H