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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: ep90 on October 31, 2004, 17:52:12

Title: Bonnet stuck
Post by: ep90 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?

Cheers

Title: Bonnet stuck
Post by: Hightower 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.

Title: Bonnet stuck
Post by: Range Rover Blues 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!

Title: Bonnet stuck
Post by: ep90 on November 01, 2004, 13:27:01

...or break the bonnet release handle  :oops:

Title: Bonnet stuck
Post by: Hightower on November 01, 2004, 13:36:51

Quote from: "ep90"

...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'