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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: golf gti 16valve on 26 October 2005, 13:22

Title: *bonnet closing Probs**
Post by: golf gti 16valve on 26 October 2005, 13:22

hi ppl i have a 88mk2 golf gti but im having problems trying to get the bonnet to close and lock in, i have to bounce on it about 5times quite hard for it to lock into the catch i think, any one got any ideas how to fix this??

Title: Re: *bonnet closing Probs**
Post by: rubjonny on 26 October 2005, 13:39

open the bonnet & check the latch spring hasn't broken, if you look at the catch area you should see the catch spring back when you release the pull handle.

If that dont help look at the pin on the bonnet, there is a nut which you can loosen which allows you to loosen the pin slightly.  I had to loosen mine a fair bit when I replaced the bonnet pin :)

Title: Re: *bonnet closing Probs**
Post by: Rain on 26 October 2005, 13:51

make sure its solid also any play can stop it catching right, even 1 rivet missing or loose can effect it.

Title: Re: *bonnet closing Probs**
Post by: Si on 26 October 2005, 16:29

I had this problem, lift the bonnet and spray WD40 on the bonnet lock mech. Then get a screwdriver or sumthing to loosen the lock. Should work, if not it shouldnt cost too much for another lock?!  :smiley: