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18th November 2017, 10:21 | #1 |
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Bonnet stuck open
Hi there was hoping to di the inline Thermostat mod today - but cant get the bonnet open - grateful if someone could let me know how to release the bonnet cheers david
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18th November 2017, 10:27 | #2 |
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I assume the cables are ok?
if so - have you tried getting someone to press down on the bonnet at the front whilst the cable pull is operated? |
18th November 2017, 10:57 | #3 |
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Yes have tried all the normal stuff - looks like the drivers side can be released but near side still locked down... Thanks for the reply david
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18th November 2017, 11:06 | #4 |
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well.. my next step would be to gain access to the splitter box and cables via and above the drivers wheel arch..
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18th November 2017, 11:08 | #5 |
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Agreed thats what Im looking for help with.... Cheers
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18th November 2017, 11:14 | #6 |
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try not to damage the cable matey.. -- Good luck..
oh, and "once" unlocked.. it may be worth removing the bonnet locks and cables and spraying them and giving them a good clean to make sure they are "free" before refitting.. and - when refitting the locks they dont need tightening up til they are solid as this squeezes the locks and makes them hard to operate.. Kev Last edited by kbonney88; 18th November 2017 at 11:17.. |
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18th November 2017, 13:17 | #8 |
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If you do a quick google you can find out how to do it but i believe if you pm an Admin or mod they will furnish you with the instructions. It helps to have an arm the size of a childs but it is doable
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Hi, Kims bonnet catches would open but not spring back to the closed position. I've just loosened the bolts a bit, after reading this thread, and both are now working perfectly
Thanks all.
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19th November 2017, 15:16 | #10 |
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That's good then a result..
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