Bonnet stuck shut

frankgoldstar · 5th May 2017, 16:00

My 75 CDT bonnet is stuck shut.

I think the primary cable (the sing one from the lever in the footwell) is either out of the junction box or parted, as there is some slack.

Does anybody know how to get in and fix this?

Best regards, Frank

steve-45 · 5th May 2017, 16:02

PM a mod and they should be able to help you.

frankgoldstar · 5th May 2017, 16:21

Thank you Steve-45. I thought this might be the answer, but being a complete dummy on the forum, I have no idea how to do that.

Best regards, Frank

frankgoldstar · 5th May 2017, 18:27

I tried to pm Greeners but I do not seem to have done it correctly.

Can anyone help please?

Best regards, Frank B

madeupname · 5th May 2017, 18:40

To PM someone is the same as putting a post on the forum, except it only goes to that one person. So you probably did it right. So maybe his postbox is full or he is busy right now. I don't know how long you should wait but people are generally very good at responding. Just don't expect spontaneous

frankgoldstar · 5th May 2017, 19:27

Dear Madeupname,

I was not expecting anyone to get back to me right away.

I know it is a blessing that dorks like me have this forum to ask questions and impose on the good folks who do know what they are doing.

My concern was that I had not done it right, and and was shouting down an empty wire somewhere.

You kind rely tells me my scribblings have gone somewhere, so I will sit quiet and let things go their course.

Best regards, Frank

madeupname · 5th May 2017, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankgoldstar

Dear Madeupname,

I was not expecting anyone to get back to me right away.

I know it is a blessing that dorks like me have this forum to ask questions and impose on the good folks who do know what they are doing.

My concern was that I had not done it right, and and was shouting down an empty wire somewhere.

You kind rely tells me my scribblings have gone somewhere, so I will sit quiet and let things go their course.

Best regards, Frank

Hey Frank, I'm a novice with cars, but I've been on forums for a lot of years. This one is definitely one of the best by far. On some you have to wait days for a reply

frankgoldstar · 7th May 2017, 18:24

Just a short post to thank sworks and greeners with the above problem.

Also thanks to the other members who weighed in to offer help and encouragement.

I would repeat what I wrote to the mods - I should have taken more note of the useful posts on cleaning and relubricating the mechanisms that hold the bonnet.

I would urge all other members to have a look at their own car and follow the advice of people like Jules on the forum.

Or, like me, you could leave it until something horrible happens and then spend a half day contorting yourself into shapes nature never intended you to assume.

And then still have to clean and lubricate the locks anyway!

Best regards, Frank

5th May 2017, 16:00	#1
frankgoldstar Avid contributor Rover 75 Conny Saloon Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 144 Thanks: 16 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Bonnet stuck shut My 75 CDT bonnet is stuck shut. I think the primary cable (the sing one from the lever in the footwell) is either out of the junction box or parted, as there is some slack. Does anybody know how to get in and fix this? Best regards, Frank

5th May 2017, 16:21	#3
frankgoldstar Avid contributor Rover 75 Conny Saloon Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 144 Thanks: 16 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Bonnet stuck shut Thank you Steve-45. I thought this might be the answer, but being a complete dummy on the forum, I have no idea how to do that. Best regards, Frank

5th May 2017, 18:40	#5
madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	To PM someone is the same as putting a post on the forum, except it only goes to that one person. So you probably did it right. So maybe his postbox is full or he is busy right now. I don't know how long you should wait but people are generally very good at responding. Just don't expect spontaneous __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s

7th May 2017, 18:24	#8
frankgoldstar Avid contributor Rover 75 Conny Saloon Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 144 Thanks: 16 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Bonnet stuck shut - resolved thanks to all who helped Just a short post to thank sworks and greeners with the above problem. Also thanks to the other members who weighed in to offer help and encouragement. I would repeat what I wrote to the mods - I should have taken more note of the useful posts on cleaning and relubricating the mechanisms that hold the bonnet. I would urge all other members to have a look at their own car and follow the advice of people like Jules on the forum. Or, like me, you could leave it until something horrible happens and then spend a half day contorting yourself into shapes nature never intended you to assume. And then still have to clean and lubricate the locks anyway! Best regards, Frank

5th May 2017, 16:02	#2
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	PM a mod and they should be able to help you.

5th May 2017, 18:27	#4
frankgoldstar Avid contributor Rover 75 Conny Saloon Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 144 Thanks: 16 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	I tried to pm Greeners but I do not seem to have done it correctly. Can anyone help please? Best regards, Frank B

5th May 2017, 19:27	#6
frankgoldstar Avid contributor Rover 75 Conny Saloon Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 144 Thanks: 16 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Dear Madeupname, I was not expecting anyone to get back to me right away. I know it is a blessing that dorks like me have this forum to ask questions and impose on the good folks who do know what they are doing. My concern was that I had not done it right, and and was shouting down an empty wire somewhere. You kind rely tells me my scribblings have gone somewhere, so I will sit quiet and let things go their course. Best regards, Frank