Bonnet not opening-help please.

chrislloydie · 16th February 2009, 11:14

Just went to refit my synergy and the bonnet wont open.

Anybody around to tell me how to open it and also how to do the bonnet release mod that i keep reading about.

Thanks.

kevin · 16th February 2009, 11:16

pm a MOD they will be able to help.

when you do get it open mod here
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=4692

GreyGhost · 16th February 2009, 11:56

Sorted.

chrislloydie · 16th February 2009, 12:41

Followed the tips from the Moderators, but I can barely get to the wires with my fingers let alone pliers or molegrips. I cant get enough grip on the wires to give a good pull with my finger. So the bonnet is still shut firm!

My patience with the car is just about at its end and my hands and knuckles are now red raw with trying to open the bonnet.

So, any other suggestions on how to open it before I take to it with a sledgehammer!!!!!

Simon · 16th February 2009, 13:11

PM either myself or GG with details of where you are struggling and we'll try to assist further. Obviously due to the nature of the information we can't really have an open discussion so any tips by other members can you either PM Chris directly or pass the info to one of the team and we'll forward it on. Thanks.

Christopher · 16th February 2009, 13:13

Chris

You have all the info we have - you need patience and a swear box nearby. Have a cuppa and have a fresh go

HarleymanFXD · 16th February 2009, 17:37

dunno if this helps but I had the dreaded no opening bonnet syndrome. There seemed to be too much play in the cable. Use a screwdriver or something similar to take up the slack on the release catch in the footwell by sliding it between the wire and the plastic pull catch, provded everything is still connected inside then you should be able to get enough pull on the bonnet catch to release it. Since doing the mod and turning the nipple block round I have had no more trouble.

16th February 2009, 11:14	#1
chrislloydie Posted a thing or two MG ZT 135 CDTI+ Auto Royal Blue with Synergy 2. 75 Tourer cdti club Se Auto, Royal Blue, synergy 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bancroft, Milton Keynes Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bonnet not opening-help please. Just went to refit my synergy and the bonnet wont open. Anybody around to tell me how to open it and also how to do the bonnet release mod that i keep reading about. Thanks.

16th February 2009, 11:16	#2
kevin I really should get out more....... ford focus ghia Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: herts Posts: 2,553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	pm a MOD they will be able to help. when you do get it open mod here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=4692 Last edited by kevin; 16th February 2009 at 11:18..

16th February 2009, 13:13	#6
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Chris You have all the info we have - you need patience and a swear box nearby. Have a cuppa and have a fresh go __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

16th February 2009, 11:56	#3
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Sorted.

16th February 2009, 12:41	#4
chrislloydie Posted a thing or two MG ZT 135 CDTI+ Auto Royal Blue with Synergy 2. 75 Tourer cdti club Se Auto, Royal Blue, synergy 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bancroft, Milton Keynes Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Followed the tips from the Moderators, but I can barely get to the wires with my fingers let alone pliers or molegrips. I cant get enough grip on the wires to give a good pull with my finger. So the bonnet is still shut firm! My patience with the car is just about at its end and my hands and knuckles are now red raw with trying to open the bonnet. So, any other suggestions on how to open it before I take to it with a sledgehammer!!!!!

16th February 2009, 13:11	#5
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	PM either myself or GG with details of where you are struggling and we'll try to assist further. Obviously due to the nature of the information we can't really have an open discussion so any tips by other members can you either PM Chris directly or pass the info to one of the team and we'll forward it on. Thanks.

16th February 2009, 17:37	#7
HarleymanFXD Avid contributor ROVER 75 CDT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oldham Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dunno if this helps but I had the dreaded no opening bonnet syndrome. There seemed to be too much play in the cable. Use a screwdriver or something similar to take up the slack on the release catch in the footwell by sliding it between the wire and the plastic pull catch, provded everything is still connected inside then you should be able to get enough pull on the bonnet catch to release it. Since doing the mod and turning the nipple block round I have had no more trouble.