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Broken bonnet catch cable
« 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?
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Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
« Reply #2 on: 18 January 2009, 17:36:46 »
Tried that one but the cable won't budge anything , it is a right off.

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Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
« Reply #4 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!
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Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
« Reply #5 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
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Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
« Reply #6 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 .

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Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
« Reply #7 on: 19 January 2009, 20:35:50 »
glad I could help.  :y
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Re: Broken bonnet catch cable
« Reply #8 on: 19 January 2009, 20:38:20 »
Shows the value of this site, being able to pool our knowledge is fantastic .
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