Please Help

Kroll · 13th December 2021, 11:13

Went to start the car this morning and all I’m getting is a beep. Then tried to open the bonnet and the release does nothing.

At the end of my tether.

stevestrat · 13th December 2021, 11:36

Don't keep trying to start it, if the battery is low you can end up knocking the key transponder and car immobiliser codes out of sync.

Bonnet opening info is available to subscribed members, as a non subscribed member your best bet is to PM a moderator.

MSS · 13th December 2021, 11:39

Once you've opened the bonnet, disconnect the battery and give it a charge for 24 hours before attempting to restart the car.

Kroll · 13th December 2021, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevestrat

Don't keep trying to start it, if the battery is low you can end up knocking the key transponder and car immobiliser codes out of sync.

Bonnet opening info is available to subscribed members, as a non subscribed member your best bet is to PM a moderator.

Thanks, so the cause could just be a low battery? Just got to get at the thing now.

Where can I find a list of the Mods for someone to PM.

Yorkshire GOC · 13th December 2021, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kroll

Thanks, so the cause could just be a low battery? Just got to get at the thing now.

Where can I find a list of the Mods for someone to PM.

Go back to the main index page and scroll to bottom - shows who is logged in and the moderators are in green.

Simondi · 13th December 2021, 14:20

Flying Bananna
Graham 1961
Fusilier
Reebs

Are probably your best bet ..... Felt good saying that lol

Kroll · 13th December 2021, 14:51

Thanks for the heads up guys, Pete sent me the instructions, will be giving it a go in the morning. Fingers crossed I can get in without having to do any damage.

I couldn’t believe it when I went to open the bonnet and it didn’t play ball, just what you need when the car won’t start

suzublu · 14th December 2021, 11:16

The half moons to which Steve refers are the semi circle latches on the slam panel, which move in and out when pulling the lever Simon 😎

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SD1too · 14th December 2021, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

The half moons to which Steve refers are the semi circle latches on the slam panel, which move in and out when pulling the lever Simon 😎

Ah thanks Ron, as indicated by the screwdriver tip in Steve's final photograph!

Anything which moves in and out when pulling the lever requires greasing in my view.

Simon

Arctic · 14th December 2021, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

The half moons to which Steve refers are the semi circle latches on the slam panel, which move in and out when pulling the lever Simon 😎

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Hi Ron.
Spot on i have just finished sorting out my spare latches and bonnet strikers.

Only grease to be found is inside the latch, as in the photos below.

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Silicone spray only on the spigot and springs.

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13th December 2021, 11:13	#1
Kroll Regular poster ZT 160 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: West Wales Posts: 80 Thanks: 33 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Please Help Went to start the car this morning and all I’m getting is a beep. Then tried to open the bonnet and the release does nothing. At the end of my tether.

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13th December 2021, 14:51	#7
Kroll Regular poster ZT 160 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: West Wales Posts: 80 Thanks: 33 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Thanks for the heads up guys, Pete sent me the instructions, will be giving it a go in the morning. Fingers crossed I can get in without having to do any damage. I couldn’t believe it when I went to open the bonnet and it didn’t play ball, just what you need when the car won’t start

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,974 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	The half moons to which Steve refers are the semi circle latches on the slam panel, which move in and out when pulling the lever Simon 😎 Sent from my SM-A326B using Tapatalk