Bonnet not shutting

Adam2003 · 5th February 2021, 16:30

The switch near the pedals was loose and didn’t open the bonnet straight away, then when I closed the bonnet it locked but isn’t returning to its natural position and is staying slightly up. When I locked the car it gave me a beep to let me know the bonnet wasn’t shut.

Anyone know what the problem is? My guess is the cable, but I’m not sure.

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smudge.g · 5th February 2021, 17:03

Sounds like the 2 bonnet catches (with the halfmoon shapes inside) arent connecting properly. They can gum up over time, mine did this and I removed them and cleaned the gunge from inside and now lock properly. When mine were doing the same as yours, I would lightly tap next to each catch with a small hammer as well as a squirt of wd40 to get the internally cathes to move where ther should be. Good luck with yours.

Adam2003 · 5th February 2021, 17:06

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Originally Posted by smudge.g

Sounds like the 2 bonnet catches (with the halfmoon shapes inside) arent connecting properly. They can gum up over time, mine did this and I removed them and cleaned the gunge from inside and now lock properly. When mine were doing the same as yours, I would lightly tap next to each catch with a small hammer as well as a squirt of wd40 to get the internally cathes to move where ther should be. Good luck with yours.

Thanks Smudge, I’ll give it a go in the morning!

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Adam2003 · 5th February 2021, 17:07

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Originally Posted by smudge.g

Sounds like the 2 bonnet catches (with the halfmoon shapes inside) arent connecting properly. They can gum up over time, mine did this and I removed them and cleaned the gunge from inside and now lock properly. When mine were doing the same as yours, I would lightly tap next to each catch with a small hammer as well as a squirt of wd40 to get the internally cathes to move where ther should be. Good luck with yours.

Thanks Smudge! I’ll give it a go in the morning.

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suzublu · 5th February 2021, 17:28

Also, slacken the 2 bolts either side a smidge 😎

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Heddy · 5th February 2021, 18:05

As above, I slacken my bonnet catch bolts and let the mechanism 'float' a little.

bl52krz · 6th February 2021, 11:20

Best thing to do as a lasting job, is remove the mechanism and take them to bits, easy enough, and clean then grease them up and place back in the slam panel. When replacing them, leave the bolts slightly loose, shut the bonnet, then gently open it and fully tighten the bolts. You will be amazed how nice the bonnet shuts. Makes for less strain on the cables as well. When you shut the bonnet, don’t drop or slam it shut. Place the palm of your hand on the crease in the bonnet, right at the front edge, and gently push it shut. It will not dent it.It is the strongest part of the bonnet.Makes me shudder when I see how some people shut the bonnet on their car. Letting it drop from on high. Do you have to keep replacing your headlight bulbs? That’s the reason. I think it tells you in the hand book to drop it from about six inches high.

5th February 2021, 16:30	#1
Adam2003 Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Nottingham Posts: 206 Thanks: 111 Thanked 79 Times in 34 Posts	Bonnet not shutting The switch near the pedals was loose and didn’t open the bonnet straight away, then when I closed the bonnet it locked but isn’t returning to its natural position and is staying slightly up. When I locked the car it gave me a beep to let me know the bonnet wasn’t shut. Anyone know what the problem is? My guess is the cable, but I’m not sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Adam2003; 5th February 2021 at 16:39..

5th February 2021, 17:03	#2
smudge.g Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDTi Connie SE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Keith, Banffshire Posts: 686 Thanks: 431 Thanked 132 Times in 105 Posts	Sounds like the 2 bonnet catches (with the halfmoon shapes inside) arent connecting properly. They can gum up over time, mine did this and I removed them and cleaned the gunge from inside and now lock properly. When mine were doing the same as yours, I would lightly tap next to each catch with a small hammer as well as a squirt of wd40 to get the internally cathes to move where ther should be. Good luck with yours. __________________ My 75 Tourer CDTi was born Saturday, 21st June 2003 @ 09:50 My 75 was the 18,749th 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 It was the 195th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 2,074 and the 1,789th 75 Tourer in Wedgewood Blue Metallic (code: JEL) to be made out of 1,871 Wedgewood Blue Metallic 75 Tourers

6th February 2021, 11:20	#7
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Best thing to do as a lasting job, is remove the mechanism and take them to bits, easy enough, and clean then grease them up and place back in the slam panel. When replacing them, leave the bolts slightly loose, shut the bonnet, then gently open it and fully tighten the bolts. You will be amazed how nice the bonnet shuts. Makes for less strain on the cables as well. When you shut the bonnet, don’t drop or slam it shut. Place the palm of your hand on the crease in the bonnet, right at the front edge, and gently push it shut. It will not dent it.It is the strongest part of the bonnet.Makes me shudder when I see how some people shut the bonnet on their car. Letting it drop from on high. Do you have to keep replacing your headlight bulbs? That’s the reason. I think it tells you in the hand book to drop it from about six inches high. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

5th February 2021, 17:28	#5
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	Also, slacken the 2 bolts either side a smidge 😎 Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk

5th February 2021, 18:05	#6
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	As above, I slacken my bonnet catch bolts and let the mechanism 'float' a little.