Author Topic: bonnet wont open tryted everything smashed front grill off now what else can ido  (Read 1016 times)

Offline GJSEB79

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as above guys went to fill up washer bottle today and pulled on my bonnet catch lever and it just come of iin my hands so i decied to get a pair of pliers on the cable but still got nothing so i decided to take grill out i can now see catch but still can open bloody bonnet any one got any ideas people

Offline GTi_James

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i think there is a write up on opening bonnets without the catch?  :undecided:


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Offline GJSEB79

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tryed searchin but cant find it any where not that make any sense

Offline evogti

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get under neath the motor with a flat headed screwdriver and were the bonnet catch is pull the catch back and it will open ,just incase your not sure were the catch is its above the radiator

Offline MereKat

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Cable came off mine, and had enough space to reach up behind the radiator and push the catch to open it. I assume yours has been released from inside the car but won't open? Check if the spring is in place on the catch if so...