Bonnet cable

Jimmie Jazz · Messages: 57 Registration: 08.10.2003

is there a way of adusting the tension of the bonnet cable as im having trouble opening the darn thing and the cable seems slack

StormShadow · Messages: 106 Registration: 12.10.2001

try working the catch at the front back and forth by pulling the bonnet release with the bonnet open whilst oiling it with some WD40 or similar .. It's most likely the catch is stiff due to lack of lubrication . It should free off ok ..

xing6666 · Messages: 831 Registration: 02.21.2002

the lock is well lubed up and is free just the cable dosnt seem tight enough when you pull the handle

NC98///M3 · Messages: 33 Registration: 01.29.2002

If the cable feels slack there's a fair chance that it's stretched and is on the verge of breaking, they corrode at the very outer end where all the weather comes through the grill, it's a bit of an out of site out of mind thing until it breaks like mine just has. when you next manage to get the bonnet open, remove the lock mechanism and check the cable end, hopefully you'll get it before it breaks Carl

s2kpunisher · Messages: 554 Registration: 09.20.2002

My cable broke and only way to release the catch was to take a hacksaw to the grill. Managed to get fingers through to release it. then with bonnet open, attached a length of wire to the catch and fed it through the front of the grill so it just dangles outside the grill. That way it cost nothing but looks a bit strange with a bit of wire hanging through the the front of the grill. At least will never be caught out again. Alternatively buy a new bonnet catch and hassle with joining wire to lever in footwell...costs a fortune.