Bonnet cable

chrisvectra · Apr 1st, 2009, 18:14

is there a way of adusting the tension of the bonnet cable as im having trouble opening the darn thing and the cable seems slack

Clan · Apr 1st, 2009, 18:33

try working the catch at the front back and forth by pulling the bonnet release with the bonnet open whilst oiling it with some WD40 or similar .. It's most likely the catch is stiff due to lack of lubrication . It should free off ok ..

chrisvectra · Apr 1st, 2009, 20:17

the lock is well lubed up and is free just the cable dosnt seem tight enough when you pull the handle

Clan · Apr 1st, 2009, 21:14

so the bonnet is not popping up on its own you have to lift it whilst the cable is pulled?
try winding the two rubber stops down a bit to tension the catch a bit more ...

chrisvectra · Apr 2nd, 2009, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

so the bonnet is not popping up on its own you have to lift it whilst the cable is pulled?
try winding the two rubber stops down a bit to tension the catch a bit more ...

what rubber stops bud??

chrisvectra · Apr 4th, 2009, 22:43

anyone??

Spaceman Spiff · Apr 5th, 2009, 09:23

If the cable feels slack there's a fair chance that it's stretched and is on the verge of breaking, they corrode at the very outer end where all the weather comes through the grill, it's a bit of an out of site out of mind thing until it breaks like mine just has. when you next manage to get the bonnet open, remove the lock mechanism and check the cable end, hopefully you'll get it before it breaks

Carl

turbosteve33 · Apr 8th, 2009, 16:24

hi chaps, the cable snapped on my v40 t4 not so long ago, i had to take it to my local garage to have a new cable fitted which cost around 110 quid if memory serves me correct. But i've just noticed its starting to stick again, the bonnet doesnt pop up when the catch is released i have to do it myself, hmm...think i better take some of the above advise and get some oil on the mechanism quick before it costs me another 100 quid!

TomW · Apr 8th, 2009, 18:40

My cable broke and only way to release the catch was to take a hacksaw to the grill. Managed to get fingers through to release it. then with bonnet open, attached a length of wire to the catch and fed it through the front of the grill so it just dangles outside the grill. That way it cost nothing but looks a bit strange with a bit of wire hanging through the the front of the grill. At least will never be caught out again. Alternatively buy a new bonnet catch and hassle with joining wire to lever in footwell...costs a fortune.

Apr 1st, 2009, 18:14	#1
chrisvectra New Member Last Online: May 19th, 2009 23:56 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: staines	Bonnet cable is there a way of adusting the tension of the bonnet cable as im having trouble opening the darn thing and the cable seems slack

Apr 1st, 2009, 18:33	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:45 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	try working the catch at the front back and forth by pulling the bonnet release with the bonnet open whilst oiling it with some WD40 or similar .. It's most likely the catch is stiff due to lack of lubrication . It should free off ok .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 1st, 2009, 21:14	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:45 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	so the bonnet is not popping up on its own you have to lift it whilst the cable is pulled? try winding the two rubber stops down a bit to tension the catch a bit more ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 1st, 2009, 20:17	#3
chrisvectra New Member Last Online: May 19th, 2009 23:56 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: staines	the lock is well lubed up and is free just the cable dosnt seem tight enough when you pull the handle

Apr 4th, 2009, 22:43	#6
chrisvectra New Member Last Online: May 19th, 2009 23:56 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: staines	anyone??

Apr 5th, 2009, 09:23	#7
Spaceman Spiff Junior Member Last Online: Dec 27th, 2011 18:42 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Burntwood, Staffordshire	If the cable feels slack there's a fair chance that it's stretched and is on the verge of breaking, they corrode at the very outer end where all the weather comes through the grill, it's a bit of an out of site out of mind thing until it breaks like mine just has. when you next manage to get the bonnet open, remove the lock mechanism and check the cable end, hopefully you'll get it before it breaks Carl

Apr 8th, 2009, 16:24	#8
turbosteve33 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 30th, 2010 15:55 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: herefordshire	hi chaps, the cable snapped on my v40 t4 not so long ago, i had to take it to my local garage to have a new cable fitted which cost around 110 quid if memory serves me correct. But i've just noticed its starting to stick again, the bonnet doesnt pop up when the catch is released i have to do it myself, hmm...think i better take some of the above advise and get some oil on the mechanism quick before it costs me another 100 quid!

Apr 8th, 2009, 18:40	#9
TomW Senior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 21:13 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: ipswich	My cable broke and only way to release the catch was to take a hacksaw to the grill. Managed to get fingers through to release it. then with bonnet open, attached a length of wire to the catch and fed it through the front of the grill so it just dangles outside the grill. That way it cost nothing but looks a bit strange with a bit of wire hanging through the the front of the grill. At least will never be caught out again. Alternatively buy a new bonnet catch and hassle with joining wire to lever in footwell...costs a fortune.

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