can't open bonnet on t350c

[paul1962]

Hi,
I can't open the bonnet on my t350c. I figure the cable between the lever and bonnet catch has come disconnected.
Is there a way of still opening the bonnet ?
Only found this last night so not had chance to investigate further.

[RedSpike66]

Not trying to be funny, but you are pulling the correct lever - the small stainless steel one on the rhs of the steering column, and not the steering adjustment lever?

Only saying 'cos similar thread last week - guy realised his mistake and 'owned up' pdq.

Regards
Spike.

[targarama]

Yes, using a screwdriver 'enter' the bonnet catch from the passenger side and push the springy bit towards the driver's side. Careful of the paintwork.

And before anyone moans about me posting this, any tealeaf would know this. Most car bonnets can be sprung in this way (notice the Focus has a lock on the bonnet release - brilliant idea).

[paul1962]

Thanks for the replies.

I was definitely using the right lever - I've got the hang of most things after nearly 2 years !
Will find out why it doesn't work at the weekend when there's some daylight.
Screwdriver did the trick.

Thanks

[Horse_Apple]

RedSpike66 said:

Not trying to be funny, but you are pulling the correct lever - the small stainless steel one on the rhs of the steering column, and not the steering adjustment lever?

Only saying 'cos similar thread last week - guy realised his mistake and 'owned up' pdq.

Regards
Spike.

Yup. He was some kind of idiot

I opened this thread looking for a social reprieve.

Edited by Horse_Apple on Thursday 15th March 16:22

[nailedon]

My T350 did this too. The stainless steel lever felt slack, but if your arms are long enough to pull the lever and ease the bonnet up at the same time, it may open. I later got my dealer to fix the cable pull.

[rolex]

nailedon said:

My T350 did this too. The stainless steel lever felt slack, but if your arms are long enough to pull the lever and ease the bonnet up at the same time, it may open. I later got my dealer to fix the cable pull.

I assumed all T350`s opened with one arm on the lever and one arm on the bonnet? Mine has always been like that since new. In fact the salesman measured my outstretched arms with a tape measure, it was a prerequisite prior to sale. Anyone failing the test would be ushered into a side room and placed on a rack for several minutes

[extremekiter]

Dead easy. Mine is knackered too on my t350. Just at the top of the bonnet under windsreen look for the cable. Just simply pull the cable and it opens with little effort. Cant be bothered to fix mine. I just pull the cable at top of bonnet and she opens.

Peice of piss

Justyn