bonnet cable troubles

Post Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:43 pm

I broke my handle that pops open the bonnet. So until i get around to fixing it i attached a clamp to the cable and whenever i needed to pop the bonnet i simply pulled on this. But now no matter how hard i pull on the fooker it just wont open!?!?

How the hell do i get my bonnet to open now?

Hope you guys can help.

Post Thu Apr 27, 2006 8:15 pm

I know there is a way you can open the bonnet from the front of the car
via a hole in the grille

but I'll be damned if I know how to do it mate
sorry

Post Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:15 pm

get someone to push down on the front of the bonnet while you pull the cable, should make it easier to release

Post Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:19 pm

Do you want a replacement lever and cable?

If so PM me!

Post Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:33 pm

DanThe wrote:get someone to push down on the front of the bonnet while you pull the cable, should make it easier to release

Nice one.Will give that a go first thing tommorrow.

Post Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:35 pm

eko wrote:Do you want a replacement lever and cable?

If so PM me!

Nah your ok dude. I got one off ebay. Is it hard to change the cable yourself our should i get a pro to do it?

Post Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:27 am

Well i have booked the car in with BMW's for this Wednesday but i also came across a local mechanic who has said he may be able to fit me in today and change the whole damn thing!

Post Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:16 am

Giggz wrote:he may be able to fit me in today and change the whole damn thing!

Yep, its tea-break job

Post Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:57 pm

He took his sweet time about it but got it done nevertheless. Gave it in at 10.00am got it back at 3.00pm. Charged me 35 squid. Good or bad?

At least i can open my bonnet now with no dramas!!!

Post Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:10 pm

sounds fair enough to me mate