lycara 0 Posted February 23, 2010 Go to the car this morning fire it up and notice the coolant light flashing :( So go to lift bonnet up and bonnet stuck :mad2: .I do wonder why I have this car sometimes, suppose it keeps me on my toes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted February 23, 2010 i hate it when stuff like this happens, same happened to me when i noticed a fuel leak, went to open bonnet and that got stuck too :lol: i really just had to laugh and walk away :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lycara 0 Posted February 23, 2010 That is what I am doing if I don't laugh I will cry :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsbellew 0 Posted February 23, 2010 Roll out the drivers seatbelt, clip it on to the bonnet release lever and then retract it so that it pulls the lever and holds it tight, then go round and lift the bonnet, you may need to push down slightly and then lift, if its just stretched cables it should open. Obviously won't work if the cable has snapped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weetos 0 Posted February 23, 2010 Roll out the drivers seatbelt, clip it on to the bonnet release lever and then retract it so that it pulls the lever and holds it tight, then go round and lift the bonnet, you may need to push down slightly and then lift, if its just stretched cables it should open. Obviously won't work if the cable has snapped. Sounds like you have done that quite a bit :norty: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lycara 0 Posted February 23, 2010 Thanx that worked :D Seems I left the expansion tank lid of when I last topped up then water in the coolant :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Forinor 0 Posted February 23, 2010 Thanx that worked :D Seems I left the expansion tank lid of when I last topped up then water in the coolant :lol: Hahahaha classic!!! You live and learn eh :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lycara 0 Posted February 23, 2010 Epic fail moment of the week lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krnau 0 Posted February 23, 2010 Thanx that worked :D Seems I left the expansion tank lid of when I last topped up then water in the coolant :lol: it happened once to me as well :lol: since then, I always leave the expansion tank cap where the bonnet's "hook" engages the chassis (bad description, useless words, but you get the idea :nuts: ) in order not to forget Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sprinterVR6 0 Posted February 23, 2010 again, this shows the 'pure character' :lol: of these cars! It sensed a serious problem and locked the bonnet. Genius. 'K.I.T' from Night Rider sort've stuff :notworthy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krnau 0 Posted February 23, 2010 again, this shows the 'pure character' :lol: of these cars! It sensed a serious problem and locked the bonnet. Genius. 'K.I.T' from Night Rider sort've stuff :notworthy: :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites