"Bonnet Open"

fenton_jd · Jan 11th, 2011, 23:00

Few days ago after shutting the bonnet the dash computer tells me the bonnet is still open. It's definitely closed propperly as you must pull the level in order to open it again

My T5's bonnet was a tad clunky to close compared to my 2.0d which I noticed in the dealer forecourt but thought nothing of it, now its done this? The catch is no different, just now gives the warning message.

Also, when locking with the remote the indicators no longer flash. They only flash when unlocking (computer menu had BOTH enabled)

Any ideas?

andy_d · Jan 11th, 2011, 23:06

the micro switch at the bonnet catch
either faulty or the bar/tag that sticks out to engage the catch is bent wrongly, or its covered in muck.. clean /bend/ replace as needed

stevo48 · Jan 11th, 2011, 23:06

have you checked the courtesy/alarm switch for the bonnet?

fenton_jd · Jan 11th, 2011, 23:23

I prodded around the catch and wiggled it a bit but didnt want to break anything.

Wheres this courtesy sensor then?

Thanks for the suggestions! :-)

andy_d · Jan 11th, 2011, 23:27

its usually right by the catch/latch on the slam panel, stevo+me on about the same thing btw

t5_monkey · Jan 11th, 2011, 23:41

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Originally Posted by fenton_jd

Few days ago after shutting the bonnet the dash computer tells me the bonnet is still open. It's definitely closed propperly as you must pull the level in order to open it again

My T5's bonnet was a tad clunky to close compared to my 2.0d which I noticed in the dealer forecourt but thought nothing of it, now its done this? The catch is no different, just now gives the warning message.

Also, when locking with the remote the indicators no longer flash. They only flash when unlocking (computer menu had BOTH enabled)

Any ideas?

mine only flash when unlocking... didn't realize you could set that on the computer!

azibux1 · Jan 12th, 2011, 00:41

Sounds a bit of a stupid idea but I read it on this forum and a few people said it actually worked.

The switch may have got jammed, so what they done was hold it about 10 - 12 inches from shutting and slam it down. It solved a lot of peoples problems, and they were saying the same thing about the alarm lights, I think it was something to do with it not alarming properly as the circuit was open and slamming the bonnet fixed all this.

Its worth a try

Jonnieb2009 · Jan 12th, 2011, 12:48

I have had a few cars and the garages have always told me that when you put your bonnet down hold it 12" away and let drop rather than pushing on the bonnet for it to shut. I have always done this and have never had any issues.

rgds

J

fenton_jd · Jan 12th, 2011, 17:12

I full on slammed the bonnet shut and it echoed around my street. Sat in the car and:

"Bonnet Open"

fenton_jd · Jan 16th, 2011, 17:06

Now sorted - Kind of.

Took the black plastic catch lining off. There is a tiny lil red rubber switch which the catch wasnt quite touching when bonnet was shut.

Poked it with a screw driver and it no longer says "bonnet open", even if the bonnet IS open!.

I dont care anyway as I dont need a computer to tell me I just opened the bonnet.

Jan 11th, 2011, 23:00	#1
fenton_jd turkeyspace.com Last Online: Nov 5th, 2016 16:41 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gloucester	"Bonnet Open" Few days ago after shutting the bonnet the dash computer tells me the bonnet is still open. It's definitely closed propperly as you must pull the level in order to open it again My T5's bonnet was a tad clunky to close compared to my 2.0d which I noticed in the dealer forecourt but thought nothing of it, now its done this? The catch is no different, just now gives the warning message. Also, when locking with the remote the indicators no longer flash. They only flash when unlocking (computer menu had BOTH enabled) Any ideas? Last edited by fenton_jd; Jan 11th, 2011 at 23:21.

Jan 11th, 2011, 23:06	#2
andy_d Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:05 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	the micro switch at the bonnet catch either faulty or the bar/tag that sticks out to engage the catch is bent wrongly, or its covered in muck.. clean /bend/ replace as needed __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

Jan 11th, 2011, 23:27	#5
andy_d Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:05 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	its usually right by the catch/latch on the slam panel, stevo+me on about the same thing btw __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

Jan 12th, 2011, 00:41	#7
azibux1 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2014 14:50 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire View Photos By: azibux1	Sounds a bit of a stupid idea but I read it on this forum and a few people said it actually worked. The switch may have got jammed, so what they done was hold it about 10 - 12 inches from shutting and slam it down. It solved a lot of peoples problems, and they were saying the same thing about the alarm lights, I think it was something to do with it not alarming properly as the circuit was open and slamming the bonnet fixed all this. Its worth a try __________________

Jan 16th, 2011, 17:06	#10
fenton_jd turkeyspace.com Last Online: Nov 5th, 2016 16:41 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gloucester	Now sorted - Kind of. Took the black plastic catch lining off. There is a tiny lil red rubber switch which the catch wasnt quite touching when bonnet was shut. Poked it with a screw driver and it no longer says "bonnet open", even if the bonnet IS open!. I dont care anyway as I dont need a computer to tell me I just opened the bonnet. Last edited by fenton_jd; Jan 16th, 2011 at 18:17.

Jan 11th, 2011, 23:06	#3
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	have you checked the courtesy/alarm switch for the bonnet?

Jan 11th, 2011, 23:23	#4
fenton_jd turkeyspace.com Last Online: Nov 5th, 2016 16:41 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gloucester	I prodded around the catch and wiggled it a bit but didnt want to break anything. Wheres this courtesy sensor then? Thanks for the suggestions! :-)

Jan 12th, 2011, 12:48	#8
Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	I have had a few cars and the garages have always told me that when you put your bonnet down hold it 12" away and let drop rather than pushing on the bonnet for it to shut. I have always done this and have never had any issues. rgds J

Jan 12th, 2011, 17:12	#9
fenton_jd turkeyspace.com Last Online: Nov 5th, 2016 16:41 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gloucester	I full on slammed the bonnet shut and it echoed around my street. Sat in the car and: "Bonnet Open"

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