Bonnet doesnt want to close sometimes

tommyjumbo · Nov 28th, 2007, 15:41

Hi there,

Can anyone tell me if they have had a similar problem with their V40 and if they managed to fix it. Some times it does not catch properly and pops back open and other times it closes but will open with a little bit of a tug? Anoying!

can anyone help

Liberty555 · Nov 28th, 2007, 15:56

Hi tommyjumbo

Have you had a look at the bump stops on the bonnet to make sure they're not out too far? They can stop it closing a bit.

Try adjusting up the catch, its only on a few screws I think! Maybe countersunk hex - try bringing it up just a touch (5mm) set the bumps right and see how you go.

tommyjumbo · Nov 28th, 2007, 16:03

thanks for your reply, Are you refering to the bits attached to the hood or the bits near the radiator (trying not to sound to thick and failing)

Dandle · Nov 28th, 2007, 17:04

The bonnet not closing is a good sign of the bonnet catch needing regreasing. Give it a spray of WD40 to see if it improves. If its does need regreasing but is left it will help snap the bonnet release cable which is a right bugger to replace.

Liberty555 · Nov 29th, 2007, 08:02

tommyjumbo - I'm refering to the rubber bits on the bonnet itself.

I agree that spraying of the catch is a good idea. If you have an alarm, be careful of the little reed switch there too!

JIM C · Nov 29th, 2007, 10:33

I had this trouble once on my wifes car and the bonnet catch jammed closed. The catch was sticking and had a mega job to eventually get it open. You should clean the catch slides and then apply grease and also lubricate the cable.
Best of luck.

tommyjumbo · Nov 29th, 2007, 10:38

thanks again peeps. I will spray with wd40 and re grease it.

Nov 28th, 2007, 15:41	#1
tommyjumbo tommyjumbo Last Online: Feb 13th, 2009 15:26 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London	Bonnet doesnt want to close sometimes Hi there, Can anyone tell me if they have had a similar problem with their V40 and if they managed to fix it. Some times it does not catch properly and pops back open and other times it closes but will open with a little bit of a tug? Anoying! can anyone help __________________

Nov 28th, 2007, 16:03	#3
tommyjumbo tommyjumbo Last Online: Feb 13th, 2009 15:26 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London	thanks for your reply, Are you refering to the bits attached to the hood or the bits near the radiator (trying not to sound to thick and failing) __________________

Nov 29th, 2007, 10:33	#6
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	I had this trouble once on my wifes car and the bonnet catch jammed closed. The catch was sticking and had a mega job to eventually get it open. You should clean the catch slides and then apply grease and also lubricate the cable. Best of luck. __________________

Nov 29th, 2007, 10:38	#7
tommyjumbo tommyjumbo Last Online: Feb 13th, 2009 15:26 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London	thanks again peeps. I will spray with wd40 and re grease it. __________________

Nov 28th, 2007, 15:56	#2
Liberty555 Member Last Online: Aug 20th, 2009 08:27 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Limerick	Hi tommyjumbo Have you had a look at the bump stops on the bonnet to make sure they're not out too far? They can stop it closing a bit. Try adjusting up the catch, its only on a few screws I think! Maybe countersunk hex - try bringing it up just a touch (5mm) set the bumps right and see how you go.

Nov 28th, 2007, 17:04	#4
Dandle Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 22:39 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ashford	The bonnet not closing is a good sign of the bonnet catch needing regreasing. Give it a spray of WD40 to see if it improves. If its does need regreasing but is left it will help snap the bonnet release cable which is a right bugger to replace.

Nov 29th, 2007, 08:02	#5
Liberty555 Member Last Online: Aug 20th, 2009 08:27 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Limerick	tommyjumbo - I'm refering to the rubber bits on the bonnet itself. I agree that spraying of the catch is a good idea. If you have an alarm, be careful of the little reed switch there too!

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