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Offline ep90

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Bonnet stuck
« on: October 31, 2004, 17:52:12 »
The bonnet is stuck on my 300 Tdi, the bonnet release lever is very stiff.  Is there another way to get the bonnet open?

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« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2004, 17:58:16 »
To get mine open when it got 'stuck' I had SWMBO pull the lever while I pushed down on the bonnet itself.  This relieved the pressure on the latch and hey presto, open bonnet.
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« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2004, 21:38:53 »
Common problem if your car is too damn reliable.  Plenty of grease and use it a few times once open.  You may have to riggle it up and down to get it open though.  try not to dent your bonnet!
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« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2004, 13:27:01 »
...or break the bonnet release handle  :oops:
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« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2004, 13:36:51 »
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...or break the bonnet release handle


I did that as well.  Needed to resort to pair of mole grips on the end of the cable.  Worked a treat tho'
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