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Title: another problem
Post by: shabba_uk on 07 February 2005, 14:39

my bonnet catch has broken so now i dont have a clue how to open my mk3's bonnet?any ideas?
cheers

Title: Re: another problem
Post by: gibby on 07 February 2005, 14:52

Is this the bonnet catch in the car to pop the bonnet or the catch to open the bonnet when it's been popped ?  :undecided:

Title: Re: another problem
Post by: Len on 07 February 2005, 16:37

If its the pull handle in the car - then thats just a lever that operates a cable, so ya should be able to strip it off and pull the inner bit of the cable.

If its the catch under the bonnet - then pass!

Title: Re: another problem
Post by: shabba_uk on 08 February 2005, 09:28

its the catch inside the car i think. but i havent got a clue where where the inner bit of the cable is.
and what are my options if its??
really appreciate all the replies.
thanx ppl

Title: Re: another problem
Post by: gibby on 08 February 2005, 09:44

You need to trace the cable really, it cant have gone far, then when you get it you need to make it taught round something, you could use the broken bonnet catch from inside the car and you need to pull it, there doesnt need to be much play in it if the cable is tight enough, it can take a few goes but it should work. Are you sure the catch is broken and not just unclipped from it's housing ? Sometimes the cables can get a little stretched and you need to feed them back through a bit in order to make them tight. I don't know the setup on a mk3 I'm just going on past experience with other cars but the principle must be the same. If this faills and you cant find the cable then pass, I guess it's taking a bit of the interior panels off in order to fine the damn thing.  :sad:

Title: Re: another problem
Post by: shabba_uk on 08 February 2005, 09:58

is there no way i can open the bonnet by taking the front grill off.

Title: Re: another problem
Post by: gibby on 08 February 2005, 10:51

Quote from: shabba_uk on 08 February 2005, 09:58

is there no way i can open the bonnet by taking the front grill off.

I guess you would be able to eventually, but wouldn't you have to have the bonnet open to take the grill off fully ? I've never tried.:undecided: I think you need to find the wire that pops the bonnet unless anyone else has any other ideas.

Title: Re: another problem
Post by: shabba_uk on 08 February 2005, 12:23

the gril is broken i think because if ipul it it starts to come off. so will try taking it off today.
any more ideas ppl?

Title: Re: another problem
Post by: junglist on 10 February 2005, 23:08

crowbar?

Title: Re: another problem
Post by: shabba_uk on 11 February 2005, 13:12

wats a crow bar?

Title: Re: another problem
Post by: mrwotto on 11 February 2005, 13:16

A big metal bar that is use leaverage, (amongst other things :grin: )

Title: Re: another problem
Post by: gold racing on 13 February 2005, 19:43

Ok I once opened a van bonnet like this, might be worth a try!

I used a long slim bar with a small hook on the end with the car up on ramps and i pulled the catch that the cable would normally pull. Not sure if it will work with a golf though. Just something to consider.

The other way is to from underneath, completely unscrew the catch from the bonnet (if its a screw type!), getting access will be hard though.

Title: Re: another problem
Post by: shabba_uk on 13 February 2005, 20:03

hmmmmmm wil try it out 2moro.