Bonnet (I have a feeling you know what im about to say next...)

ant132 · 29th March 2010, 16:28

Hi all, New here!

You guessed it, bonnet wont open on my 75 2000 'W' 2.0 that i recently bought, seller told me that the bonnet cable black box on the LHS, the cable clip box within itshould be pushed down when opened to make the lever on the inside of the car push back in. I did that but the bonnet wouldnt open again and nothing i can do will make it open

Is there any way to open it?

I appreciate you may not want to give this info out on a public forum so i can PM anyone who is able to help.

I dont want to drive it on the road before i make sure the fluid levels are good etc. etc. so i would appreciate any help on this.

Many thanks, Ant

James.uk · 29th March 2010, 16:41

Contact one of the forum moderators, they will send you the info privately.

Oh and welcome to the club..
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GreyGhost · 29th March 2010, 16:42

PM me and I will reply with the relevant info.

JohnDotCom · 29th March 2010, 17:03

Had PM and required details, now sorted. Thanks GG.

ant132 · 29th March 2010, 18:52

Thanks very much everyone!

Had the info off JDC, will tackle that tomorrow.

Ant

bl52krz · 29th March 2010, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ant132

Thanks very much everyone!

Had the info off JDC, will tackle that tomorrow.

Ant

dont forget to let us know how you get on, please.

ant132 · 31st March 2010, 17:57

Bonnet open!

Thanks everyone! I can now check everything over again, top up anything necessary (hopefully not) but it looks immaculate under the bonnet.

Theres a few issues on the old girl, electric mirrors dont work and it has a slight veer to the left. Also the rear passenger side door only opens from the inside.

Are any of these known faults? Nothing 'too' majorat at least, im thinking tracking as a cause of the veer, no?

Cheers, Ant.

P.s. You are very local to me bl52krz, i'll have to look out for your 75

simdel1 · 1st April 2010, 11:35

Tracking will most likely cure the veering to the left, but first check that all the tyre pressures are correct.

derekosb · 1st April 2010, 13:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by ant132

electric mirrors dont work

Hi there and welcome to the club.

The mirrors not responding to the remote pad is quite common. Try opening the switch and cleaning the contacts underneath the pad.

Worth a try, otherwise you may be able to source a replacement switch from SMC or Messenger on here.

Worth a try first though as often it is just dirty contacts.

HTH

Derek

derekosb · 1st April 2010, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by simdel1

Tracking will most likely cure the veering to the left, but first check that all the tyre pressures are correct.

Good advice, however remember the 75 is a 4 wheel alignment car. You would be wasting your money if you only have the alignment done on 2 wheels.

Derek

29th March 2010, 16:28	#1
ant132 Newbie Rover 75 Classic SE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Birmingham Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bonnet (I have a feeling you know what im about to say next...) Hi all, New here! You guessed it, bonnet wont open on my 75 2000 'W' 2.0 that i recently bought, seller told me that the bonnet cable black box on the LHS, the cable clip box within itshould be pushed down when opened to make the lever on the inside of the car push back in. I did that but the bonnet wouldnt open again and nothing i can do will make it open Is there any way to open it? I appreciate you may not want to give this info out on a public forum so i can PM anyone who is able to help. I dont want to drive it on the road before i make sure the fluid levels are good etc. etc. so i would appreciate any help on this. Many thanks, Ant

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29th March 2010, 16:41	#2
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Contact one of the forum moderators, they will send you the info privately. Oh and welcome to the club.. ..

29th March 2010, 16:42	#3
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29th March 2010, 17:03	#4
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Had PM and required details, now sorted. Thanks GG.

29th March 2010, 18:52	#5
ant132 Newbie Rover 75 Classic SE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Birmingham Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks very much everyone! Had the info off JDC, will tackle that tomorrow. Ant

31st March 2010, 17:57	#7
ant132 Newbie Rover 75 Classic SE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Birmingham Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bonnet open! Thanks everyone! I can now check everything over again, top up anything necessary (hopefully not) but it looks immaculate under the bonnet. Theres a few issues on the old girl, electric mirrors dont work and it has a slight veer to the left. Also the rear passenger side door only opens from the inside. Are any of these known faults? Nothing 'too' majorat at least, im thinking tracking as a cause of the veer, no? Cheers, Ant. P.s. You are very local to me bl52krz, i'll have to look out for your 75