75 Bonnet Catch Release Broken

Hawkesman · 15th December 2021, 14:06

Hi guys. The release catch on my 2003 75 1.8T does not work. The lever went slack, and I tried pulling on the cable behind it with a pair of pliers but all it did was pull the cable through into the car. Clearly something has broken or become disconnected. Some time ago I did reinforce the joint next to the plastic junction box on the inside of the O/S wing with cable ties, as I know that is a known weak spot, but other than that it is all standard. Can you please assist me with some advice as to how to get the bonnet open? I've tried PMing FrazzleTC as I believe he has a solution to this, but his message box is full and won't accept any incoming mail. Many thanks.

suzublu · 15th December 2021, 14:11

The interior cable must have pulled away from the junction box, which means the other 2 are still in the box. You'll need to put your hand up inside the wheelarch cover and pull on them with pliers.
BTW, Frazer hasn't been on the forum for a long time

Hawkesman · 15th December 2021, 15:21

Thanks for that. Sounds a bit tricky, but I'll have a go!

Kroll · 15th December 2021, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkesman

Thanks for that. Sounds a bit tricky, but I'll have a go!

If you message one of the mods, they’ll send you a handy pdf instruction. I’ve just had the same problem and it is a very fiddly job, but persevere and you’ll get there.

Hawkesman · 15th December 2021, 17:27

I sent a message earlier via the 'Contact Us' page, so hopefully someone will see it.

Hawkesman · 15th December 2021, 20:27

Just had an email from a mod, showing me what to do.

I owe a big 'thank you!' to that gentleman.

Kroll · 16th December 2021, 15:34

Good luck Hawkman!

COLVERT · 16th December 2021, 20:15

Don't forget folks if you have this problem grease or oil everything well on re-assembly.

All you other folks do it NOW or be sorry later.---

15th December 2021, 14:06	#1
Hawkesman Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Reading Posts: 43 Thanks: 22 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	75 Bonnet Catch Release Broken Hi guys. The release catch on my 2003 75 1.8T does not work. The lever went slack, and I tried pulling on the cable behind it with a pair of pliers but all it did was pull the cable through into the car. Clearly something has broken or become disconnected. Some time ago I did reinforce the joint next to the plastic junction box on the inside of the O/S wing with cable ties, as I know that is a known weak spot, but other than that it is all standard. Can you please assist me with some advice as to how to get the bonnet open? I've tried PMing FrazzleTC as I believe he has a solution to this, but his message box is full and won't accept any incoming mail. Many thanks.

15th December 2021, 14:11	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	The interior cable must have pulled away from the junction box, which means the other 2 are still in the box. You'll need to put your hand up inside the wheelarch cover and pull on them with pliers. BTW, Frazer hasn't been on the forum for a long time

15th December 2021, 15:21	#3
Hawkesman Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Reading Posts: 43 Thanks: 22 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for that. Sounds a bit tricky, but I'll have a go!

15th December 2021, 17:27	#5
Hawkesman Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Reading Posts: 43 Thanks: 22 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I sent a message earlier via the 'Contact Us' page, so hopefully someone will see it.

15th December 2021, 20:27	#6
Hawkesman Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Reading Posts: 43 Thanks: 22 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Just had an email from a mod, showing me what to do. I owe a big 'thank you!' to that gentleman.

16th December 2021, 15:34	#7
Kroll Regular poster ZT 160 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: West Wales Posts: 80 Thanks: 33 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Good luck Hawkman!

16th December 2021, 20:15	#8
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Don't forget folks if you have this problem grease or oil everything well on re-assembly. All you other folks do it NOW or be sorry later.---