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Originally Posted by skier219
I had this problem on a BMW I got that had dual latches. Don't remember which model or when, but I went from a BMW with single latch to one with latches on both sides, and the darn thing would never latch on both sides. Just for the heck of it I looked in the owners manual and they had a rather specific "do it this way" procedure for latching the hood, which worked fine. I think it had something to do with lifting to a certain height then giving it a downward push and let gravity take over. Anyway, I thought I knew how to shut hoods after 30+ years working on cars but this one was special.
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Yes, I had the same issue. The driver's side was way too close to the headlights, I was afraid the weight would crack it. I later noticed that all those dealer inventory pics of their X3s had the same 'problem'! I assumed it had to do with a proper technique of closing it. I don't have the manual, so can someone please share the "right way to do it"?
In my case, these two ways worked a) little more force + gravity (personally didn't prefer this), b) rest the hood ever so lightly and push in the passenger side first and then the drivers side. You should hear each one click separately.
Anyways I am not opening the hood unless I really really have to!!