Bonnet release not working on p1 T5.

**foammanmark** · Sunday 29th January 2012, 13:26

Just gone out to take the black grille off the car, and I can't even 'pop' the bonnet. Please could someone give me the best way to sort this?

**daza-b** · Sunday 29th January 2012, 13:32

Originally Posted by foammanmark

Just gone out to take the black grille off the car, and I can't even 'pop' the bonnet. Please could someone give me the best way to sort this?

pull the bonnet catch harder lol

**foammanmark** · Sunday 29th January 2012, 13:38

Originally Posted by daza-b

pull the bonnet catch harder lol

I've pulled so hard now, my bl--dy fingers are sore. I just want to put the T5 badge on the grille, and was going to do it with the grille off. I'm trying to get hold of the cable and give that a good yank. Oh, what Sunday afternoons were made for...................

**daza-b** · Sunday 29th January 2012, 13:40

lol ok try this, get the mrs out to the car, while your pulling the catch get the mrs to jolt the bonnet downwards, it may help free it, then get some wd40 and grease up the bonnet catches

**foammanmark** · Sunday 29th January 2012, 13:42

Originally Posted by daza-b

lol ok try this, get the mrs out to the car, while your pulling the catch get the mrs to jolt the bonnet downwards, it may help free it, then get some wd40 and grease up the bonnet catches

Thanks for that. Mrs Spongebob doesn't want to be seen anywhere near my V70's let alone touch one, so I will ask Nathan to give me a hand. Let u know how we go on.

**JUDGENINJA** · Sunday 29th January 2012, 13:41

Definitely siezed or broken?
Maybe able to get someone to push down on the bonnet whilst you pull the lever.

If cable is busted you'll need arms of a anorexic child to reach the release.. May need to remove the grille

**foammanmark** · Sunday 29th January 2012, 13:46

Originally Posted by JUDGENINJA

Definitely siezed or broken?
Maybe able to get someone to push down on the bonnet whilst you pull the lever.

If cable is busted you'll need arms of a anorexic child to reach the release.. May need to remove the grille

I don't think it's broken, and I had trouble releasing it when I first got the car in Nov'11. Anyway, I finally managed to release it until today, but will try what Daza-B and you have suggested thanks.

**daza-b** · Sunday 29th January 2012, 13:49

good luck

**foammanmark** · Sunday 29th January 2012, 13:57

Definitely isn't for releasing even with me pulling the lever back as far as I can, and someone pushing down or pulling up the bonnet. There is now a clear 'clicking' sound as well, but no release. I now think think that it is broken.

**daza-b** · Sunday 29th January 2012, 14:02

Originally Posted by foammanmark

Definitely isn't for releasing even with me pulling the lever back as far as I can, and someone pushing down or pulling up the bonnet. There is now a clear 'clicking' sound as well, but no release. I now think think that it is broken.

have u tried getting nathan to pull the bonnet upwards while your pulling the level too?

**shepbomb** · Monday 30th January 2012, 22:32

I had a nightmare when it happened to.me. I took the undertray off and i could.put my arm up to release the passenger side.... After a day of trying the drivers side I rang the RAC and the vents had me in in 20 minutes ....

**smithson007** · Monday 30th January 2012, 22:37

Originally Posted by foammanmark

Just gone out to take the black grille off the car, and I can't even 'pop' the bonnet. Please could someone give me the best way to sort this?

Youll need a MAHOOOOOSIVE crow bar and a 14Ib sledge hammer. That should get it open. LOL.

**foammanmark** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 18:45

Originally Posted by smithson007

Youll need a MAHOOOOOSIVE crow bar and a 14Ib sledge hammer. That should get it open. LOL.

That may be the last resort! Seriously, it's gone in today to the garage, and they didn't seem to concerned by this issue as they've obviously had it before.

**smithson007** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 18:48

Originally Posted by foammanmark

That may be the last resort! Seriously, it's gone in today to the garage, and they didn't seem to concerned by this issue as they've obviously had it before.

Yes seems to be a common problem. I think myne could be on they way out.

**foammanmark** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 18:54

Originally Posted by smithson007

Yes seems to be a common problem. I think myne could be on they way out.

I'll find out how they fix it if the worst happens, and how much it is to sort, and let u know.

**smithson007** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 19:15

Originally Posted by foammanmark

I'll find out how they fix it if the worst happens, and how much it is to sort, and let u know.

Good man cheers.

**claymore** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 18:58

Let me take your car up Avon park, I'll get it open for you

**foammanmark** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 19:03

Originally Posted by claymore

Let me take your car up Avon park, I'll get it open for you

Is that where your's opened whilst driving and bent right back? If it is, I'll leave it to the garage thanks!!

**smithson007** · Tuesday 31st January 2012, 19:14

Originally Posted by claymore

Let me take your car up Avon park, I'll get it open for you

Ive seen your effort's at opening bonnets and it didnt look good.LOL

**smithson007** · Saturday 11th February 2012, 12:20

Lubrication could be the answer to many of life's problems. Hahahahahaha

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