Rover 75 Con 1.8 - that bonnet problem

countryboy · 7th June 2011, 11:36

I spent this morning doing the front bumper/bonnet gap adjustment thing - followed the method as described in the how-to forum and was pleasantly surprised how well it worked. The last step was to close the bonnet to check the gap - and then found that the bonnet would not pop open when I operated the release lever. Off on holiday on Friday so I need to check fluid levels and would appreciate any tips on how to get the bonnet open!

Reebs · 7th June 2011, 16:11

Mike has the bonnet release lever gone slack?

countryboy · 7th June 2011, 16:28

Yes, it's just flopping to and fro!

Reebs · 7th June 2011, 16:33

O.K, PM on it's way

countryboy · 7th June 2011, 16:34

Many thanks, I appreciate the help.

countryboy · 7th June 2011, 17:02

Info received, off to the garage now!

nifftyone · 11th June 2011, 11:26

I just went to check the water before going off to wales and my lever went floppy and the bonnet did not open. I checked the back of the lever and the cable is still attached, how do I open the bonnet and correct the problem. Please help as wife and children are wanting to have their weekend break...

Thomas · 11th June 2011, 19:38

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Originally Posted by nifftyone

I just went to check the water before going off to wales and my lever went floppy and the bonnet did not open. I checked the back of the lever and the cable is still attached, how do I open the bonnet and correct the problem. Please help as wife and children are wanting to have their weekend break...

pm on its way.

7th June 2011, 11:36	#1
countryboy Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover 75 Con 1.8 - that bonnet problem I spent this morning doing the front bumper/bonnet gap adjustment thing - followed the method as described in the how-to forum and was pleasantly surprised how well it worked. The last step was to close the bonnet to check the gap - and then found that the bonnet would not pop open when I operated the release lever. Off on holiday on Friday so I need to check fluid levels and would appreciate any tips on how to get the bonnet open!

7th June 2011, 16:11	#2
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,941 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Mike has the bonnet release lever gone slack? __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

7th June 2011, 16:33	#4
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,941 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	O.K, PM on it's way __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

7th June 2011, 16:28	#3
countryboy Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, it's just flopping to and fro!

7th June 2011, 16:34	#5
countryboy Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many thanks, I appreciate the help.

7th June 2011, 17:02	#6
countryboy Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Info received, off to the garage now!

11th June 2011, 11:26	#7
nifftyone Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kidderminster Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just went to check the water before going off to wales and my lever went floppy and the bonnet did not open. I checked the back of the lever and the cable is still attached, how do I open the bonnet and correct the problem. Please help as wife and children are wanting to have their weekend break...