g-master 0 Posted February 25, 2004 Just went out to check oil level etc, pulled handle for release only one side poped up tryed it a few times same thing. The other side won't release it's solid :( how can i get bonnet open with out doing any damage any ideas :?: thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobyD 0 Posted February 25, 2004 This has happened to me before several times. Havn't found a cure but it always seems to happen when it's very cold. Try again maybe in the afternoon? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g-master 0 Posted February 25, 2004 Is it worth trying to heat it up :?: it is very cold... glad im not the only one :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colinstubbs 0 Posted February 25, 2004 I find mine sticks most of the time, it's the left side ( right as you try and open it) with mine. I can adjust it but it doesn't seem to last too long before I'm back to square one! Either get someone to hold the lever for you, or do what I do, hold the lever up with a roll of masking tape or similar, then, gently bounce the offending side until it 'pops up'. I consider it as my Corrado having character rather than a problem! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g-master 0 Posted February 25, 2004 Yep mine's the left side too, nice one i'll give it a go cheers, im of to find a roll of masking tape :| Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g-master 0 Posted February 25, 2004 :cry: nope she don't want to open, i'll keep trying :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Dan 0 Posted February 25, 2004 make sure both sides are closed, Get someone to pull the bonnet cord while you lean on the offending side, bouncing it slightly. Best of luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g-master 0 Posted February 25, 2004 :D done it ! thanks all, used the masking tape trick with a extra wedge cheers colinstubbs :wink: is there any thing i can do to stop this happening again :?: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted February 25, 2004 Change the bowden cable and grease up the springs and slam plates on the slam panel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g-master 0 Posted February 25, 2004 cheer's kev , i've greased up the springs etc , have to get a new cable aswell me thinks :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick_Micouris 0 Posted April 5, 2004 lol - I just had the same thing on the passenger side - pushed down on it and it has opened. Presto! Greased up the springs etc, seems okay now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dboy 0 Posted April 5, 2004 chainsaw mate :mrgreen: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted April 5, 2004 ALL problems can be resolved with the careful and proper use of high explosives... :wink: :mrgreen: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted April 5, 2004 i find this happening quite a lot since i fitted my eyebrow but if it does keep sticking i just tend to keep pulling the handle softly but ensuring i make it known who the boss is, and eventually after a few goes it pops Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted April 6, 2004 myns doing the same Furki.. pain in the rear :mad: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
