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
How do you test the bonnet cable release?
Now BEFORE you shut the bonnet, test the catches unlock from the cable handle inside the cabin. Gently pull the release handle inside the cabin and make sure both bonnet catches unlock. You’ll hear and see easily if someone else pulls the release handle whilst you watch closely.
How do you remove a bonnet from a car?
The excess force required to operate the mechanism resulted in the cable becoming detached from behind the latch mechanism. I removed the side panel and gained access to the back of the latch and the cable. I then used a pair of pliers to pull on the cable (took a bit of an effort!), and this released the bonnet.
What should I do if my hood release gets stuck?
Hood releases often get stuck, requiring two people to open the car hood: someone to hold the release handle and a helper to fiddle with the hood. Its not only embarrassinglooking for strangers to help check the oilbut the release cable may eventually break. Heres how to fix the problem using a little lubrication, a rag and some elbow grease.
Is there another way to open the bonnet?
The bonnet release cable is not working… is there another way to open the bonnet The bonnet release cable is not working… is there another way to open the bonnet – Answered by a verified Ford Mechanic We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Why is the bonnet release not working on my car?
Could be the cable is broken, or the latch has failed. Let them look at it for you to verify. helpful? Give this a try. Gently press on the bonnet and get your partner to pull at the lever and hold. Release your hold of the bonnet and try lifting it. helpful? Thanks for this advice. We have tried this but it still isn’t working.
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…
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…