Help - Bonnet catch stuck..

[mjc]

My bonnet realease has stopped working - anybody got any ideas /suggestions before I attack it at lunchtime..?!

[sacha]

you can reach the cable through the bonnet vent, pull the cable and it will realease the bonnet. probably needs oilling, use if you can 3 in 1 lub, it better lasting than wd40.
good luck
s

[daftlad]

Matthew,
Its possible the barrel on the cable has loosened off and that the cable can no longer pull the catch. It is possible to manually actuate the catch with a small screw driver. Access from passenger side of the bonnet through the gap at the back.
Its a two person affair as once the catch is released, someone needs to lift the bonnet.

[mjc]

ok, thanks for your help - I'll go and give it a try..!

[DAWIL]

I had a problem like this. Turned out to be the catch on the bonnet, both bolts were loose. Tightened up and then OK.

Found I had to open the bonnet by pulling sideways as well as upwards (towards me from drivers door)

[mjc]

Managed to do it ok - it was the barrel that had slipped on the cable as suggested... unfortunately I sheared the clamping bolt in the process of (over)tightening it....