Bonnet release Broken/Stuck or Slack - Page 3

xion2000 · 26th April 2010, 10:41

Hi all, just bought my first MG ZT 3 days ago so don't know enough about then to be able to post any help or advice for other members, so this is my first post. Having the same problem as many other members with releasing the bonnet catch. I managed to open it yesterday by getting hold of the cable behind the release handle with a pair of long nose pliers and slowly & carefully pulling it. Can someone please PM me a more permanent solution to fixing the problem.
By the way, great forum with loads of intersting articles to read, I'm currently contemplating changing my IPK to one with a trip computer, If I do it I will post my findings

GreyGhost · 26th April 2010, 11:00

The bonnet release info. is never posted on the forum and any member posting such will have the info. removed from their post.

There is good reason for keeping it out of the public eye. It is a security risk, as it allows access to the engine compartment without use of a key.

The information is only available by PM'ing a moderator. We will ask for your VIN number and Registration number as minimal proof of ownership. This is deleted as soon as the relevant information is sent back.

Reconnecting the cable to the internal release lever is a simple task, remove cover panel and reconnect cable, this is common knowledge and is not a security risk as you need access to the car using a key.

If the bonnet locks are greased and the connector box reversed, then it is highly unlikely that you will ever suffer being locked out of the engine compartment.

HARRINGTON · 19th July 2010, 15:44

Hi All

Can any one send me the info on how to get my bonnet open with out wrecking the bonnet or the front grill.

I think the cable has slipped into the plastic connector block under the bonnet.

So any help or info would be great.

Thanks people.

Bri

Parker · 19th July 2010, 16:07

PM on its way

HARRINGTON · 19th July 2010, 16:46

Thanks Parker.

Will keep checking my PM box.

Thanks
Bri

HARRINGTON · 19th July 2010, 20:09

Have you for got to send me a pm with info for getting my bonnet open with out any damage.

HARRINGTON · 20th July 2010, 16:02

Hi Parker

Still had nothink in my PM box on how to do this.

Would be most great full any one else know how to this.

Cheers
Bri

Parker · 20th July 2010, 17:18

Hi Brian,

I have sent you a PM but had no reply. Please send details asked for and I can send you the info. Also if I am not online you can ask any mod for help. Names are in green.

MikeC · 1st August 2010, 10:11

Sorry to be boring (or repetitious) but I am now stuck in the middle of an oil change!

Can anybody advise how to open the bonnet when the release cable comes off,

Grateful thanks for the first reply that works!

Dragrad · 1st August 2010, 10:31

You will shortly have a PM

26th April 2010, 10:41	#21
xion2000 Avid contributor MG ZT+ CDTi 135 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 209 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Another Bonnet release newbie Hi all, just bought my first MG ZT 3 days ago so don't know enough about then to be able to post any help or advice for other members, so this is my first post. Having the same problem as many other members with releasing the bonnet catch. I managed to open it yesterday by getting hold of the cable behind the release handle with a pair of long nose pliers and slowly & carefully pulling it. Can someone please PM me a more permanent solution to fixing the problem. By the way, great forum with loads of intersting articles to read, I'm currently contemplating changing my IPK to one with a trip computer, If I do it I will post my findings

26th April 2010, 11:00	#22
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	The bonnet release info. is never posted on the forum and any member posting such will have the info. removed from their post. There is good reason for keeping it out of the public eye. It is a security risk, as it allows access to the engine compartment without use of a key. The information is only available by PM'ing a moderator. We will ask for your VIN number and Registration number as minimal proof of ownership. This is deleted as soon as the relevant information is sent back. Reconnecting the cable to the internal release lever is a simple task, remove cover panel and reconnect cable, this is common knowledge and is not a security risk as you need access to the car using a key. If the bonnet locks are greased and the connector box reversed, then it is highly unlikely that you will ever suffer being locked out of the engine compartment. Last edited by GreyGhost; 26th April 2010 at 11:03..

19th July 2010, 15:44	#23
HARRINGTON Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon CDT Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 198 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My Bonnet release has broken HELP. Hi All Can any one send me the info on how to get my bonnet open with out wrecking the bonnet or the front grill. I think the cable has slipped into the plastic connector block under the bonnet. So any help or info would be great. Thanks people. Bri

19th July 2010, 16:07	#24
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	PM on its way __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

20th July 2010, 17:18	#28
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Hi Brian, I have sent you a PM but had no reply. Please send details asked for and I can send you the info. Also if I am not online you can ask any mod for help. Names are in green. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

19th July 2010, 16:46	#25
HARRINGTON Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon CDT Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 198 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Parker. Will keep checking my PM box. Thanks Bri

19th July 2010, 20:09	#26
HARRINGTON Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon CDT Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 198 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have you for got to send me a pm with info for getting my bonnet open with out any damage.

20th July 2010, 16:02	#27
HARRINGTON Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon CDT Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 198 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Parker Still had nothink in my PM box on how to do this. Would be most great full any one else know how to this. Cheers Bri

1st August 2010, 10:11	#29
MikeC Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dorking Posts: 22 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	bonnet release cable broken Sorry to be boring (or repetitious) but I am now stuck in the middle of an oil change! Can anybody advise how to open the bonnet when the release cable comes off, Grateful thanks for the first reply that works!

1st August 2010, 10:31	#30
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	You will shortly have a PM __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

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