Bonnet silly question

scorpio · 11th June 2017, 13:27

The part of the bonnet that goes into the catch with the spring on it, should that spring go up and down.

Silly question but i dont know the answer.

suzublu · 11th June 2017, 13:39

If by moves you mean compresses, then yes, that's why the bonnet "Pops" open

scorpio · 11th June 2017, 14:14

yes thats what i meant, mine are solid so i presume that is why the bonnet keeps getting stuck.

suzublu · 11th June 2017, 14:38

Could also be the catches(half moon) shapes in the slam panel holes aren't moving freely

Slacken the bolts either side of the holes a little & lubricate the catches. Have someone pull the lever in the car & see if they move freely

scorpio · 12th June 2017, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

Could also be the catches(half moon) shapes in the slam panel holes aren't moving freely

Slacken the bolts either side of the holes a little & lubricate the catches. Have someone pull the lever in the car & see if they move freely

Hi, I have taken the catches off and cleaned and greased them all up, they all work fine while the bonnet is open but as soon as I shut it nothing works.

So I am presuming the springs that are solid are catching on the catches and thats the problem, I will find out this afternoon.

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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: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	If by moves you mean compresses, then yes, that's why the bonnet "Pops" open

11th June 2017, 14:38	#4
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Could also be the catches(half moon) shapes in the slam panel holes aren't moving freely Slacken the bolts either side of the holes a little & lubricate the catches. Have someone pull the lever in the car & see if they move freely