How do you fix a stretched bonnet cable?
Locate an end of the cable, the ball or cylinder that terminates the cable specifically. Either end will do. Then wrap one or more zip ties tightly around the cable just before the end and trim the excess. Use as many as you need to take up the extra slack.
How to get the bonnet release cable to work?
Hello and Welcome to justanswer.. The very first thing to try is – pulling the bonnet release handle – while someone else, grips the edge of the bonnet -and pushes down and lifts up rhythmically ..as you pull the handle… Doing that several times will often work…
Why does the bonnet release not pop up?
The lever pulls and sounds like it is moving all the way through to the actual catch at the front of the car but the bonnet does not actually pop up, so I’m pretty sure the cable hasn’t snapped or anything, just doesn’t seem to be attached at the very front of the bonnet.
How can I get the bonnet to open with the bonnet closed?
The cable pulls the catch lever towards battery side of car. But no way a screwdriver could reach the relevant part with bonnet closed. If I feel behind lever in car I can feel the cable. So if I pulled the lever, I can then put my thumb behind lever on top of cable and pull cable down towards floor to give it extra pull. Hope this helps
What to do if your bonnet release lever is broken?
You could dismantle the cab lever assembly and check that the cable is broken or maybe the nipple has just come of. if the break is at the release lever, grab the inner in a pair of pliers and pull it.
How can I open the bonnet when cable is broken?
Usually, its a case of the latch mechanism just going stiff through lack of use – lack of greasing .. (which should be done every service and often doesn’t get done )… making it too stiff for the normal hood handle to open it…. so lubricating the latch once access is gained is usually all it needs thereafter.
Why does the bonnet release not release the bonnet?
Bonnet release doesn’t release the bonnet?! Hi, I’ve been searching for 2 days now for any way of opening the bonnet (hood) without using the release lever in the footwell.
What to do if Your Bonnet latch is not working?
IF that doesn’t work as above then, one way is to work on it from under the vehicle …removing the under tray / engine shield ( if fitted – some didn’t have them ) and working up between the front of the radiator and the vehicle body to release the latch that way…
How to open Bonnet Renault Clio with broken cable?
Usually, its a case of the latch mechanism just going stiff through lack of use – lack of greasing ..(which should be done every service and often doesn’t get done )… making it too stiff for the normal hood handle to open it…. so lubricating the latch once access is gained is usually all it needs thereafter.