Opening the bonnet (from outside)

[bl52krz]

Originally Posted by Scimdaz

Thank you Suzublu. Subscribed - I can see a bit of internal cavity inspecting on the horizon. Would be easier if my boroscope wasn't one of the things locked inside the car.

When you do get in there, take the two locking mechanisms off and clean and grease them up. Also disconnect the three cables from the box on the side of the engine compartment, and hold them up in the air while squirting some WD40 down them. You will think you have a new setup then and the pull in the cabin will lay flat as it should instead of sticking out.

[Mike Noc]

And when you bolt the locking mechanisms back down don't overtighten them - just a nip up is enough.

[Scimdaz]

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

And when you bolt the locking mechanisms back down don't overtighten them - just a nip up is enough.

Thanks for the advice guys. To clarify, the issue isn't the bonnet pull, it is getting to it - I'm locked out of the car with a suspected (by me) flat battery.

[suzublu]

Originally Posted by Scimdaz

Thanks for the advice guys. To clarify, the issue isn't the bonnet pull, it is getting to it - I'm locked out of the car with a suspected (by me) flat battery.

Did you get in yet?

[COLVERT]

Originally Posted by Scimdaz

Thanks for the advice guys. To clarify, the issue isn't the bonnet pull, it is getting to it - I'm locked out of the car with a suspected (by me) flat battery.

Yes, this thread went a bit off track along the way with posts of help not addressing the actual problem.----
I've put a bit more info on your other thread that might help you.--