Bonnet release Broken/Stuck or Slack - Page 96

mojster666 · 26th June 2016, 21:45

Hi,
another one, who can not open the bonnet. Went to pop bonnet and lever went slack. I have checked that the nipple on the cabin side of cable is intact and it is so the problem must be under the bonnet.
It seems to me that on one side of the bonnet is OK. I can raise the bonnet for some millimeters. On the other side, it is firmly closed.
I have the steering wheel on the left side. Is there a difference?
Any idea how to sort this? Need I to contact the moderator via PM?

Dragrad · 28th June 2016, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojster666

Hi,
another one, who can not open the bonnet. Went to pop bonnet and lever went slack. I have checked that the nipple on the cabin side of cable is intact and it is so the problem must be under the bonnet.
It seems to me that on one side of the bonnet is OK. I can raise the bonnet for some millimeters. On the other side, it is firmly closed.
I have the steering wheel on the left side. Is there a difference?
Any idea how to sort this? Need I to contact the moderator via PM?

I believe that Simondi has responded to your post via PM

buddydavis · 2nd January 2017, 16:06

Hi, it is my turn that my 1999 Rover 75 kv6 cannot have its bonnet open suddenly. The lever got no tension, so likely the cable divider slapped? Worrying indeed.

....Can kindly advise how can I open the bonnet again to get it replaced?

Million thanks.
Davis, HK

Jules · 2nd January 2017, 16:13

Will either side of bonnet lift a small amount?
This would indicate one front cable broken.
(usually passenger side which corrodes through at the catch end)

trebor · 2nd January 2017, 18:49

It is possible for the cable to pop off the lever inside tha car and that is well worth checking just in case before you go down the other route.

As for instructions to open your bonnet the club do not like the details published in an open forum but if you pm a mod they will send you the instructions

buddydavis · 2nd January 2017, 22:20

Thank you so much.

I think the main bonnet cable may be broken, or the divider box broken due to rust, as the lever in the cabin did not hold any tension when pulling....all in a sudden. Hopefully find a way to open the bonnet sooner to figure it out.

Dragrad · 4th January 2017, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by buddydavis

Hi, it is my turn that my 1999 Rover 75 kv6 cannot have its bonnet open suddenly. The lever got no tension, so likely the cable divider slapped? Worrying indeed.

....Can kindly advise how can I open the bonnet again to get it replaced?

Million thanks.
Davis, HK

PM on it's way

efratt · 12th January 2017, 01:29

Hi Dragonfly,
I have a 2004 ZT Sedan and I the same problem as Ashley,
I the battery is dead flat as I have not started the car in a long long time.
Would this cause the key not to unlock the drivers door?
I am thinking, if I can open the bonnet and replace the battery it may allow the key to open the lock.
I know there is a way to open the bonnet from outside the car, but don't how to.
As I am in Australia, there is not too many who know what to do.
Please help.
cheers,
Ernie

t5tart · 12th January 2017, 01:39

anyone looking for the info on how to open the bonnet on our cars needs to PM a mod

you can find online mods but going to this page http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...splay.php?f=11

scroll down and the mods names appear in green over to the right hand side

Dragrad · 12th January 2017, 05:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by t5tart

anyone looking for the info on how to open the bonnet on our cars needs to PM a mod

you can find online mods but going to this page http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...splay.php?f=11

scroll down and the mods names appear in green over to the right hand side

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by efratt

Hi Dragonfly,
I have a 2004 ZT Sedan and I the same problem as Ashley,
I the battery is dead flat as I have not started the car in a long long time.
Would this cause the key not to unlock the drivers door?
I am thinking, if I can open the bonnet and replace the battery it may allow the key to open the lock.
I know there is a way to open the bonnet from outside the car, but don't how to.
As I am in Australia, there is not too many who know what to do.
Please help.
cheers,
Ernie

PM sent

PS: Threads combined as they are on this issue

2nd January 2017, 16:06	#953
buddydavis Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 29 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, it is my turn that my 1999 Rover 75 kv6 cannot have its bonnet open suddenly. The lever got no tension, so likely the cable divider slapped? Worrying indeed. ....Can kindly advise how can I open the bonnet again to get it replaced? Million thanks. Davis, HK __________________ Rover 75 2.5 KV6 Auto Highline (RHD, Cowley @1999). Mileage: >170000km (@LCM) + 88000km(@"new" IPK - different VIN) VIN: SARRJZLLMXM100982 ZCS GM: 71320611-8 ZCS SA: 01804CC08149422A-J ZCS VN: 0000000001-4

2nd January 2017, 16:13	#954
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Will either side of bonnet lift a small amount? This would indicate one front cable broken. (usually passenger side which corrodes through at the catch end) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

2nd January 2017, 18:49	#955
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	It is possible for the cable to pop off the lever inside tha car and that is well worth checking just in case before you go down the other route. As for instructions to open your bonnet the club do not like the details published in an open forum but if you pm a mod they will send you the instructions __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

2nd January 2017, 22:20	#956
buddydavis Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 29 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you so much. I think the main bonnet cable may be broken, or the divider box broken due to rust, as the lever in the cabin did not hold any tension when pulling....all in a sudden. Hopefully find a way to open the bonnet sooner to figure it out. __________________ Rover 75 2.5 KV6 Auto Highline (RHD, Cowley @1999). Mileage: >170000km (@LCM) + 88000km(@"new" IPK - different VIN) VIN: SARRJZLLMXM100982 ZCS GM: 71320611-8 ZCS SA: 01804CC08149422A-J ZCS VN: 0000000001-4

12th January 2017, 01:39	#959
t5tart Posted a thing or two MG ZT cdti Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northants / Bucks border Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 260 Thanked 204 Times in 182 Posts	anyone looking for the info on how to open the bonnet on our cars needs to PM a mod you can find online mods but going to this page http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...splay.php?f=11 scroll down and the mods names appear in green over to the right hand side __________________ now with ZT Diesel power after killing the connie and the zt180 combusting see my scrapbook thread check your sunroof drains and plenum drains http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/1609.gif members who do t4 diagnostics map

26th June 2016, 21:45	#951
mojster666 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Novo mesto Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, another one, who can not open the bonnet. Went to pop bonnet and lever went slack. I have checked that the nipple on the cabin side of cable is intact and it is so the problem must be under the bonnet. It seems to me that on one side of the bonnet is OK. I can raise the bonnet for some millimeters. On the other side, it is firmly closed. I have the steering wheel on the left side. Is there a difference? Any idea how to sort this? Need I to contact the moderator via PM?

12th January 2017, 01:29	#958
efratt Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Dragonfly, I have a 2004 ZT Sedan and I the same problem as Ashley, I the battery is dead flat as I have not started the car in a long long time. Would this cause the key not to unlock the drivers door? I am thinking, if I can open the bonnet and replace the battery it may allow the key to open the lock. I know there is a way to open the bonnet from outside the car, but don't how to. As I am in Australia, there is not too many who know what to do. Please help. cheers, Ernie