HELP - 280 GE bonnet / hood stuck
As title stated...
Pulled the release lever but bonnet remains in locked position!
Do not really want to take it to a mechanic if I can sort something myself - ANYONE!
Thank you in advance
Check the release handle, see if the cable has detached itself or if it has snapped. One possibility is that it has slackened in which case you may need some pliers to pull it more, but you would know this if the handle moves to the end of its travel fairly easily without much tension. If there;s no tension, the cable has snapped or broken.
It works similar to bicycle brakes with a Bowden cable.
Possibly the bonnet is just a little stuck. First try to pull up on the bonnet whilst someone else operate the release handle.
Can be poor bonnet alignment and the sprung pin catch is jammed under the retaining hole
Get some one to release and hold the cable released and lift and push and wiggle the bonnet side to side as you do and hopefully it will pop up
Obviously needs adjusting before you shut it again... or you will need to find the knack every time!
Sounds like it may be dirty or corroded, such that the lock mechanism is sticking (open) and maybe even mis-aligned.
I think that is you wish to avoid further issues, you might find some time to dismantle, clean, lubricate and re-adjust the lock mechanism and the cable. Also check the bonnet-mounted catch and alignment..
Sounds like it may be dirty or corroded, such that the lock mechanism is sticking (open) and maybe even mis-aligned.
I think that is you wish to avoid further issues, you might find some time to dismantle, clean, lubricate and re-adjust the lock mechanism and the cable. Also check the bonnet-mounted catch and alignment..
Good advise but also put a cable from catch to outside of grille so you can open bonnet easy if cable does not release the catch.until you get it working perfect
It will save you some time trying to open bonnet again
Check cable is smooth also and if not replace it
The cable will fail when you are late and in the middle of no where with no tools or a torch so make sure its fine just for piece of mind
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..and when I lubricated and made the mechanisms nice.. then I found the spring on the bonnet had become too weak to pop the bonnet.. so now a bit of wood sits in the passenger's footwell to hold the lever open until I open the bonnet. Another bit of variety for you to think about!
All good fun
Look on the bright side
If it was another vehicle you would have no issues with bonnet only a snapped cable possibly
Your g wagon does not need checking for oil or water or broken parts on a daily basis so bonnet has seized shut lol
Win some loose some
Once bonnet catch is sorted it will be fine for many more years. The new type cars are just not the same. Better at many things nice inside but not built to last and easy to repair
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