Volvo s40 bonnet wont shut correctly...

davenicoll · Aug 4th, 2009, 09:50

Hi all I have a volvo s40 r reg and the bonnet will not shut properyl///the bonnet closes fine but will not catch to close fully. Is this a common problem does anybody know? this is my first volvo!

tt82 · Aug 4th, 2009, 10:33

is that catch mechanism stiff, try lubricating it

davenicoll · Aug 4th, 2009, 10:37

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Originally Posted by tt82

is that catch mechanism stiff, try lubricating it

Yes it is very stiff and quite hard to shift to be honest. I will get it off and get some grease on it.

cheers dave

superlarrson · Aug 4th, 2009, 20:34

i bought a t reg s40 2 weeks ago exact problem use wd40 soak it and after a cpl of tries to close it it will close just give it a good soak

davenicoll · Aug 4th, 2009, 21:16

Ok cheers for that mate, I will be out there with spray can in hand as it is doing something to the alarm and immobiliser aswell. I will report back how I get on guys.

cheers dave

davenicoll · Aug 5th, 2009, 19:53

Hi guys, Ive sprayed it but still no joy ...it is shutting down but not locking on fully...the handle which you pull to open the bonnet is the only thing holding it shut.I have attached 2 photos to see if anybody can spot anything out of the ordinary? Also when I pull the bonnet lever to open the bonnet there is no movement on the catch it self....should there not be something moving when the bonnet release lever is pulled? cheers dave

Sorry I cant upload to here at the minute so please follow these links to photobucket
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Lorenzo79 · Jun 4th, 2010, 22:20

Same problem here, I know this thread is old but any help would be great, I'm running out of light outside

stevo48 · Jun 4th, 2010, 22:27

As above, lots of lube required, if no movement or resistance when operating bonnet pull chances are the cable is siezed and if that is the case it will also stop the bonnet catch from operating resulting in the bonnet not locking.

Lorenzo79 · Jun 4th, 2010, 23:17

Tried lots of lube, not much happening, I'm going to give it a good clean tomorrow morning, if the cable is siezed whats the solution?

Thanks

Stuart

andy.666 · Jun 4th, 2010, 23:19

I've had similar probs with my v40 on occassions. I have managed to remedy it by fannying around with the mechanism. It's not a lube job. Just work the mechanism with a lever like a screwdriver. It seems to be a very slight adjustment to fix. After working the mechanism between 5 to 10 times it usually works... Until the next time!

Aug 4th, 2009, 09:50	#1
davenicoll New Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2009 12:20 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Derbyshire	Volvo s40 bonnet wont shut correctly... Hi all I have a volvo s40 r reg and the bonnet will not shut properyl///the bonnet closes fine but will not catch to close fully. Is this a common problem does anybody know? this is my first volvo!

Aug 4th, 2009, 10:33	#2
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Aug 4th, 2009, 20:34	#4
superlarrson New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2011 13:23 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: glasgow	i had same prob i bought a t reg s40 2 weeks ago exact problem use wd40 soak it and after a cpl of tries to close it it will close just give it a good soak

Aug 4th, 2009, 21:16	#5
davenicoll New Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2009 12:20 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Derbyshire	Ok cheers for that mate, I will be out there with spray can in hand as it is doing something to the alarm and immobiliser aswell. I will report back how I get on guys. cheers dave

Aug 5th, 2009, 19:53	#6
davenicoll New Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2009 12:20 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Derbyshire	Hi guys, Ive sprayed it but still no joy ...it is shutting down but not locking on fully...the handle which you pull to open the bonnet is the only thing holding it shut.I have attached 2 photos to see if anybody can spot anything out of the ordinary? Also when I pull the bonnet lever to open the bonnet there is no movement on the catch it self....should there not be something moving when the bonnet release lever is pulled? cheers dave Sorry I cant upload to here at the minute so please follow these links to photobucket http://i311.photobucket.com/albums/k...8/100_2806.jpg http://i311.photobucket.com/albums/k...100_2807-1.jpg

Jun 4th, 2010, 22:20	#7
Lorenzo79 New Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2011 23:16 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edinburgh	Same problem here, I know this thread is old but any help would be great, I'm running out of light outside

Jun 4th, 2010, 22:27	#8
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	As above, lots of lube required, if no movement or resistance when operating bonnet pull chances are the cable is siezed and if that is the case it will also stop the bonnet catch from operating resulting in the bonnet not locking.

Jun 4th, 2010, 23:17	#9
Lorenzo79 New Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2011 23:16 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edinburgh	Tried lots of lube, not much happening, I'm going to give it a good clean tomorrow morning, if the cable is siezed whats the solution? Thanks Stuart

Jun 4th, 2010, 23:19	#10
andy.666 New Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2010 19:06 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lossiemouth	I've had similar probs with my v40 on occassions. I have managed to remedy it by fannying around with the mechanism. It's not a lube job. Just work the mechanism with a lever like a screwdriver. It seems to be a very slight adjustment to fix. After working the mechanism between 5 to 10 times it usually works... Until the next time!

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