Bonnet release Broken/Stuck or Slack - Page 48

VMax1000 · 25th April 2013, 18:57

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Originally Posted by J1MBO

No big secret at all Herman, just the fact that we do not publish the information publicly on our boards.

I think you'll find that other MG-Rover fora handle this information in a similar way.

I know, I do the same over at the two-sixties (more because it's an unwritten rule than anything else), but now it's out in the public domain (just do a google) why not post an how-to? (which I won't do unless there is an agreement between forums, or fora?)

People who want to steal a car (or part of it) won't go through the bonnet, they just take the whole car

OVER75 · 1st May 2013, 07:39

Hi, I have a 54 reg. Rover 75 SE Diesel Automatic.
The Bonnet release cable has broken, and the battery is flat.
I need to release the bonnet so I can jump start the engine, and repair/replace the release cable.

I know this is sensitive information so I hope one of the moderators could email me the answer.

I hope you can help me

J1MBO · 1st May 2013, 08:02

David I've remeoved your email address due to FAQ 14.3.

You have a pm as well

.

Howie666 · 25th May 2013, 15:37

Hello folks. I have an oddly related problem. I can open the bonnet but (a) the bonnet release is sticking out of the recess in the cabin and (b) the bonnet has become very difficult to shut again! It still opens at a pull of the lever but I know it shouldn't feel 'loose' or stick out like that (it never used to). I have reversed the connecting block that holds the three cables and they all look like they're in good condition so what do I need to check/fix now please?
Cheers
Dale

Howie666 · 25th May 2013, 16:19

I did a lot of fiddling about under the bonnet and found the offside catch was sticking. A lot of WD40 and moving the cable in and out repeatedly got it sort of fixed but when I open the bonnet the lever still goes slack. Any help? Anybody? Please?
Dale

freddie · 25th May 2013, 16:28

Hi Try undoing the m6 bolts that hold the recepticle that you have just oiled about one eight of a turn, they scew into a plastic box so dont have to be really tight.

Howie666 · 25th May 2013, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by freddie

Hi Try undoing the m6 bolts that hold the recepticle that you have just oiled about one eight of a turn, they scew into a plastic box so dont have to be really tight.

Thanks, I'll give it a go!

Just did as you suggested, and it's worked. Many many thanks indeed.

freddie · 25th May 2013, 16:47

Post 285 of this tread shows how they should be greased.

Post 288,289 290.shows why greaseing from the front dosen't reach the cable.where they snap at the nipple through rust.

Howie666 · 25th May 2013, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by freddie

Post 285 of this tread shows how they should be greased.

Post 288,289 290.shows why greaseing from the front dosen't reach the cable.where they snap at the nipple through rust.

Again, thank you. Your advice worked. I now need to pick a day to remove the bumper etc and give the whole thing a proper service! Thanks again, a good lesson learned!

GregD · 6th June 2013, 17:55

Hi, May I join the list of people suffering this problem!

I would be grateful if some kind Mod would PM me with the method of release.

Thanks.

Greg.

1st May 2013, 07:39	#472
OVER75 Newbie Rover 75 Auto Diesel Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Erith Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover 75 Bonnet Cable broken. Hi, I have a 54 reg. Rover 75 SE Diesel Automatic. The Bonnet release cable has broken, and the battery is flat. I need to release the bonnet so I can jump start the engine, and repair/replace the release cable. I know this is sensitive information so I hope one of the moderators could email me the answer. I hope you can help me Last edited by J1MBO; 1st May 2013 at 08:01.. Reason: email address removed FAQ 14.3

25th May 2013, 15:37	#474
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	Hello folks. I have an oddly related problem. I can open the bonnet but (a) the bonnet release is sticking out of the recess in the cabin and (b) the bonnet has become very difficult to shut again! It still opens at a pull of the lever but I know it shouldn't feel 'loose' or stick out like that (it never used to). I have reversed the connecting block that holds the three cables and they all look like they're in good condition so what do I need to check/fix now please? Cheers Dale __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

25th May 2013, 16:19	#475
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	I did a lot of fiddling about under the bonnet and found the offside catch was sticking. A lot of WD40 and moving the cable in and out repeatedly got it sort of fixed but when I open the bonnet the lever still goes slack. Any help? Anybody? Please? Dale __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

6th June 2013, 17:55	#480
GregD Newbie Rover 75 Conoisseur Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Bonnet will not release. Hi, May I join the list of people suffering this problem! I would be grateful if some kind Mod would PM me with the method of release. Thanks. Greg.

1st May 2013, 08:02	#473
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	David I've remeoved your email address due to FAQ 14.3. You have a pm as well .

25th May 2013, 16:28	#476
freddie Passed Away 75 cdti connoisseur se saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: norwich Posts: 11,360 Thanks: 1,171 Thanked 1,921 Times in 1,345 Posts	Hi Try undoing the m6 bolts that hold the recepticle that you have just oiled about one eight of a turn, they scew into a plastic box so dont have to be really tight.

25th May 2013, 16:47	#478
freddie Passed Away 75 cdti connoisseur se saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: norwich Posts: 11,360 Thanks: 1,171 Thanked 1,921 Times in 1,345 Posts	Post 285 of this tread shows how they should be greased. Post 288,289 290.shows why greaseing from the front dosen't reach the cable.where they snap at the nipple through rust.