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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: smcconn on 14 January 2010, 19:45:09

Title: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by: smcconn on 14 January 2010, 19:45:09

Help

The bonnet release cable on my 02 model has snapped at the bonnet connection end.
any advice on how to open the bonnet without the use of a disc cutter PLEASE.

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by: Abiton on 14 January 2010, 20:15:41

Can't help you with opening the bonnet, but someone will be along shortly who can.

I do have a spare cable though, new and complete except for the inboard plastic lever bit.  I had the lever break, and Vx only sell the whole assy, so I ended up with a spare cable as I couldn't be bothered to change anything except the lever.

You would have to cut a small (wire-wide) slot in your current lever to get the old cable out and new one in though; you can do this in a position where it doesn't affect function.  You'd also need to check that they're all the same over the model range/model years.
Yours for a fiver delivered if you want it.

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by: Agemo on 14 January 2010, 20:49:08

Sorry Mate, I can't help either, but I feel sure someone on here has done it. I have just been out to mine & had a look, even if you chopped a couple of slats out of the grille, it would be difficult. Haynes is of no use either. I would say that the RAC/AA have the instructions in their little black books, just a thought.

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by: Rockhampton on 14 January 2010, 21:09:25

Have a look at this thread.... http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1167494572/0 - but he may be talking about a pre-facelift bonnet

Also http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1177180528/0, and if it does need adjustment, this...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1256423143

Good luck :) - I'm sure others will be along with more ideas  :y

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by: rustym95 on 14 January 2010, 21:17:01

Im sure some one said that they tuck somthing of the front to get to the release but for the like of me cannot remember.

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by: Agemo on 14 January 2010, 21:21:50

Rockhampton, the first one does refer to a pre-facelift. Nice searching though.

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by: smcconn on 15 January 2010, 00:15:20

Agemo
Thanks for the offer, I have a cable I just need to get the bonnet open ??

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by: smcconn on 15 January 2010, 00:18:55

Sorry, I meant to thank Abiton.

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by: Agemo on 15 January 2010, 09:26:29

Stig you were right actually, I have a spare cable too! Any news on the opening ceremony?

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by: smcconn on 15 January 2010, 11:40:10

nothing so far, have had a look underneath but can't see anyway of getting to the catch, will wait a while and hope somebody knows the secret to the black magic release !! :(

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by: rustym95 on 15 January 2010, 12:21:32

asked a block at garage and he said you need a long screw driver and put in the vent at front  and pull to the left when you have in the right place on the catch.