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Offline Glenn

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My bonnet won't shut
« on: April 24, 2009, 08:40:54 pm »
Advice needed

Opened my bonnet today and now i can't get it to shut. I have tried slamming it and fiddling with the lever but no joy still won't shut.

Has anybody else had this problem or does anybody have any idea's on how to fix it?
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Re: My bonnet won't shut
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2009, 08:59:09 pm »
Have you made sure the bonnet release handle inside is pressed back in???
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Re: My bonnet won't shut
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2009, 09:10:32 pm »
yes even got the haynes manual out pulled the lever off and checked it over, cant make it out
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Re: My bonnet won't shut
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2009, 09:15:18 pm »
What was you doing under the bonnet
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Re: My bonnet won't shut
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2009, 09:21:25 pm »
just checking the oils etc wish i hadnt opened the bonnet now :sad:
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Re: My bonnet won't shut
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2009, 09:22:57 pm »
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I can imagine this happening to me!

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Re: My bonnet won't shut
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2009, 09:24:42 pm »
I have this problem occasionaly, its the locking mechanism under the bonnet - gets stuck in shut position( grease must dry up), I just wiggle it about abit   :happy2:
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Re: My bonnet won't shut
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2009, 09:28:29 pm »
im going to have a better look in daylight tomorrow, just had a text from my vw tech m8 and he reckons its a common fault they are always changing them at vw
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Re: My bonnet won't shut
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2009, 09:57:31 pm »
^^^ thats it, my bonnet stays shut now untill nxt service incase mine packs up aswell. :mad:
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Re: My bonnet won't shut
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2009, 10:00:27 pm »
apparently thats the problem they dont get opened enough hence they seize up , so open more often i suppose lol
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Re: My bonnet won't shut
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2009, 10:11:09 pm »
SNAP
just finished washing the car, poped the bonnet to dry up, then it wouldnt shut, i slammed and slammed thought i was gunner
break summit.
so i thought 'am not havin that' so poped it and moved the catch (on bonnet) slightly and that seems to have sorted it.
but for how long is anybodys quess
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Re: My bonnet won't shut
« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2009, 10:29:50 pm »
i'll let you know my findings 2morro up early got to fix it or order parts as cant use the car
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Re: My bonnet won't shut
« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2009, 10:34:17 pm »
Quote from: Glenn on April 24, 2009, 10:29:50 pm
i'll let you know my findings 2morro up early got to fix it or order parts as cant use the car
just a couple of bolts, loosen them, and move it towards the badge cut out, tighten them a try, also close it down
and look into the catch area, you might see which way it needs to go.
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Re: My bonnet won't shut
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2009, 11:46:09 am »
fixed :jumpmove: problem sorted yeh, had a lengthy chat at vw this morning new bonnet catch supplied i fitted it myself cost only 20quid old one badly corroded never seen lubrication in its life had to remove the grill to double check allignment but its only a 30min job.
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Re: My bonnet won't shut
« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2009, 01:32:28 pm »
Whaddya guys recommend for lubing the catch?
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