Schoolboy error

[Pacman1972]

"On the driver's side just inside the service bonnet, located on the main bonnet itself is a pull level which will unclip the top of the service bonnet. This lever can be locked with a key and it's quite difficult to get the key into the hole without dropping it into the fans, so many people leave this unlocked."

I pushed it And then realised I don't have the key

Now what?

[Night Rider]

This is the profile of the key, I thought the lock may have had a number similar to letter box or locker locks, but no. Sorry I can't be of more help.

[TuscanHunty]

At the risk of sounding a bit dumb...

Can't you just push the square of plastic with the keyhole on it to release the catch? On mine, I have to physically turn the key to lock it and as you dont have the key, it sounds likely that it's just "secured" rather than locked?

[Pacman1972]

TuscanHunty said:

At the risk of sounding a bit dumb...

Can't you just push the square of plastic with the keyhole on it to release the catch? On mine, I have to physically turn the key to lock it and as you dont have the key, it sounds likely that it's just "secured" rather than locked?

So you can.... Thanks

That's two schoolboy errors then!

[so called]

Is all OK then ?
I will be driving back through Kent from Dover or Channel Tunnel on the 12 Aug., so could meet you with my key.

[Pacman1972]

so called said:

Is all OK then ?
I will be driving back through Kent from Dover or Channel Tunnel on the 12 Aug., so could meet you with my key.

It's all fine thanks, I didn't realize I could push it again to open - really appreciate the offer though

[PascalBuyens]

You are excused on the base that you posted this on a Monday morning

[Arapo]

When I bought my car, the previous owner told me never to lock it, as he had been told that these locks fail very easily and if they do, then you are screwed.. SO followed his advise and always leave it unlocked and unsecured.

[nrick]

Just for reference, when you have the bonnet off it is worth checking the cable as mine was almost frayed through.

[Cats]

Racing Green sell the keys as they are all the same