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Old 15th December 2009, 09:01   #1
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One of the bonnet catches will not release any ideas?
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Old 15th December 2009, 09:03   #2
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If you PM a moderator they will advise how to open the bonnet. Christopher is on line.
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Old 15th December 2009, 09:52   #3
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Old 15th December 2009, 11:31   #4
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One of the bonnet catches will not release any ideas?

Hi there,

Can you explain a bit better when you say one of the catches wont release.

If your talking about item number 9 in this drawing, then try to get someone to push up/down on that corner of the bonnet when you pull the lever.

Once open remember to lubricate them all.

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001773

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Old 15th December 2009, 12:41   #5
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I had exactly the same problem when I bought mine.

Kandyman is right, but if it still wont go you can do as I had to. Find very sturdy hook or pair of circlip plyers and grab the cable just behind the bonnet relase handle. Make sure that the hook is free to move along the wire and give it a good pull. Make sure you clean and lube the mechanism afterwards to stop it happening again.
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Old 15th December 2009, 12:53   #6
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When I had this problem, one of the cables had snapped (corroded through) just as it entered the nearside latch - harsher methods are then needed to open the hood than if the cable has jumped-out at the splitter box.
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Old 15th December 2009, 14:56   #7
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When I had this problem, one of the cables had snapped (corroded through) just as it entered the nearside latch - harsher methods are then needed to open the hood than if the cable has jumped-out at the splitter box.

I would say thats whats happened. i have tried all the above but no luck. hoe did you do it.
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Hi there,

Can you explain a bit better when you say one of the catches wont release.

If your talking about item number 9 in this drawing, then try to get someone to push up/down on that corner of the bonnet when you pull the lever.

Once open remember to lubricate them all.

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001773

Yes it is item 9 one side releases there does not i have tried puling in the cable with grids whilst the bonnet is bounced but no luck
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bonnet cable snapped and aa cant get in it without damage to front end please help thanks phil
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