Help! Bonnet won’t release.

clarky81 · 5th January 2020, 12:31

Hi,

My bonnet release warning light kept randomly coming on so I adjusted it and seemed to be okay but it then came back on again when overtaking a truck. I adjusted it again but this time it wouldn’t release the bonnet. I have tried the recommended methods but it still won’t release.

I have it appears released the catch on the drivers side but the catch (on the passenger side), which I believe has the sensor is not budging.

I am now at a loss what to do next. Please help.

drewbie · 5th January 2020, 12:35

Have you tried bouncing the bonnet on that side while someone pulls on the release cable.

clarky81 · 5th January 2020, 12:43

Done that Andrew, I have followed all the advice about pulling the release while bouncing the bonnet as well as the other options that are PM'd.

drewbie · 5th January 2020, 12:56

Pull the actual cable behind the lever with pliers while bouncing the bonnet.

clarky81 · 5th January 2020, 13:23

Tried it but it feels like the cable isn't doing anything. It is definitely attached but there is no clicking when listening next to the latch unlike the drivers side when I pull that cable.

clarky81 · 5th January 2020, 15:59

Is there a final solution for opening a jammed bonnet?

5th January 2020, 12:31	#1
clarky81 Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Banff Posts: 63 Thanks: 27 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Help! Bonnet won’t release. Hi, My bonnet release warning light kept randomly coming on so I adjusted it and seemed to be okay but it then came back on again when overtaking a truck. I adjusted it again but this time it wouldn’t release the bonnet. I have tried the recommended methods but it still won’t release. I have it appears released the catch on the drivers side but the catch (on the passenger side), which I believe has the sensor is not budging. I am now at a loss what to do next. Please help.

5th January 2020, 12:35	#2
drewbie Loves to post Rover 75 Club SE 1.8T 03 plate. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tenterden Posts: 277 Thanks: 28 Thanked 41 Times in 37 Posts	Have you tried bouncing the bonnet on that side while someone pulls on the release cable.

5th January 2020, 12:43	#3
clarky81 Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Banff Posts: 63 Thanks: 27 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Done that Andrew, I have followed all the advice about pulling the release while bouncing the bonnet as well as the other options that are PM'd.

5th January 2020, 12:56	#4
drewbie Loves to post Rover 75 Club SE 1.8T 03 plate. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tenterden Posts: 277 Thanks: 28 Thanked 41 Times in 37 Posts	Pull the actual cable behind the lever with pliers while bouncing the bonnet.

5th January 2020, 13:23	#5
clarky81 Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Banff Posts: 63 Thanks: 27 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Tried it but it feels like the cable isn't doing anything. It is definitely attached but there is no clicking when listening next to the latch unlike the drivers side when I pull that cable.

5th January 2020, 15:59	#6
clarky81 Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Banff Posts: 63 Thanks: 27 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Is there a final solution for opening a jammed bonnet?