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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: holtender on 18 January 2009, 17:17:36

Title: Broken bonnet catch cable
Post by: holtender on 18 January 2009, 17:17:36

The cable broke last week, at first I was able to use a pair of pliers to open the bonnet , but now the cable is not opening the bonnet at all.

Any suggestions to open the bonnet?

Can I get at the mechanism if I break the plastic centre grill?

Title: Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
Post by: Andy B on 18 January 2009, 17:27:45

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The cable broke last week, at first I was able to use a pair of pliers to open the bonnet , but now the cable is not opening the bonnet at all.

Any suggestions to open the bonnet?

Can I get at the mechanism if I break the plastic centre grill?

Try getting someone to push down on the front edge of the bonnet while you pull the cable with you pliers.

Title: Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
Post by: holtender on 18 January 2009, 17:36:46

Tried that one but the cable won't budge anything , it is a right off.

Title: Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
Post by: vauxfan2k on 18 January 2009, 17:38:43

what kind of grille do you have? just the bog std V one? or irmy one? 2 different proceedures, one involves breaking the grille but leaving it usable, and the other doesnt break anything.

Title: Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
Post by: holtender on 18 January 2009, 19:26:23

The bog standard V type for me (story of my life!)

Sounds like you have been down this road before!

Title: Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
Post by: vauxfan2k on 18 January 2009, 19:32:00

yup, quite a few times, and when I changed to the irmy grille I than had to find out how to do it with that on. in the interests of security I will Pm you with the info needed to get in.  :y

Title: Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
Post by: holtender on 19 January 2009, 20:35:08

Just a word of thanks mate, following your spot on directions I was able to unhook the bonnet and apart from a few scratches on my hand no one would ever know!

Your a diamond .

Title: Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
Post by: vauxfan2k on 19 January 2009, 20:35:50

glad I could help.  :y

Title: Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
Post by: holtender on 19 January 2009, 20:38:20

Shows the value of this site, being able to pool our knowledge is fantastic .