S40 V40: Bonnet wont stay closed

[sjfedex]

Hi All,
My 2003 S40 P2 bonnet keeps popping open..is there any way to adjust the catch mechanism???
many thanks

[gatos]

Have you tried cleaning the mechanism and applying lots of WD40. If there is any gunk there, it might stop the mechanism engaging properly

[40s]

hi sjfedex, pop your bonnet, there are two round rubber stoppers with little arrows on them. They screw up and down when turned.I Think yours are to high and need turning down,the arrows should end up pointing out wards (piont to the head lights) hop this is of some help let us know if this cures it ,

[The Hooded Claw]

Originally Posted by 40s

hi sjfedex, pop your bonnet, there are two round rubber stoppers with little arrows on them. They screw up and down when turned.I Think yours are to high and need turning down,the arrows should end up pointing out wards (piont to the head lights) hop this is of some help let us know if this cures it ,

RATS you beat me to it !!!! ... Sazza Frasser Rasser .... Rick Rasterdly

(Yeah that is wot Muttley used to say !!!)

[sjfedex]

Thanks guys..will look this morning and clean and lubricate..hope this will cure..will also adjust the 2 stoppers.
rgds

[sjfedex]

Hi Again Guys....Been and cleaned mechanism..sprayed wd40,and re greased..also the 2 rubber stoppers are screwed down as far as they will go..bonnet seems a little better,but you can still pull it open from just pulling it up from the outside..Any other solutions???
rgds

[gatos]

Originally Posted by sjfedex

Hi Again Guys....Been and cleaned mechanism..sprayed wd40,and re greased..also the 2 rubber stoppers are screwed down as far as they will go..bonnet seems a little better,but you can still pull it open from just pulling it up from the outside..Any other solutions???
rgds

When you say you can pull it open, is that when you release the bonnet from the drivers footwell latch? Or you can pull it when the bonnet is completely locked all the way down?

[sjfedex]

Hi Gatos...I mean when bonnet is closed right down..I can just lift up the bonnet,without pulling the bonnet release lever..rgds

[benf]

Sounds like you actually need to take the catch mechanism off (3 bolts) turn it around and get in there with an old tooth brush + something to help break up the grease (WD40). I used to have to really thump the bonnet shut before I did this to get it to catch. Remember that WD40 will breakup any oil / grease, so you have to apply some new lubrication afterwards ...

[960kg]

.....it`s nothing to do with the catch!.....if the cable is tight because of dirt or rust it won`t go back to it`s normal position and will hold off the catch letting it lift the bonnet .......for now try pushing back the cable from inside the car with the knob and if this works just clean the cable......