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  1. Wednesday 22nd June 2011, 22:32 #1
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    v70r bonnet stuck!!

    Hi folks

    im now a happy owner of a dark blue v70r but ive encountered a lil problem!!

    i release the bonnet catch and it only opens 1 side the drivers side so i cannot open the bonnet!!!!

    any ideas??

    thanks in advance
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnny46 View Post
    Hi folks

    im now a happy owner of a dark blue v70r but ive encountered a lil problem!!

    i release the bonnet catch and it only opens 1 side the drivers side so i cannot open the bonnet!!!!

    any ideas??

    thanks in advance
    get the wife or a mate 2 sit in the car holding the catch open thats what we did...
    who puts 300bhp in a volvo.....DONT MIND MY SMILE, THE VOICES IN MY HEAD ARE JUST TELLING DIRTY JOKES........v70R...hids..black mesh grill...17 inch R alloys..groved and drilled front and rear disc..lots bling..,k-n filter..yamaha R1-98 with nos..touring bike honda varadero xl 1000...
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    Mine does this now and again. This is what i do...

    Pull the handle = one side open..Lift bonnet a little bit, Pull the handle again = other side comes open. Hey presto your in.

    Works for me.lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by dicky b t5 View Post
    Mine does this now and again. This is what i do...

    Pull the handle = one side open..Lift bonnet a little bit, Pull the handle again = other side comes open. Hey presto your in.

    Works for me.lol
    Thats exactly how mine is sometimes.
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