HELP V8V bonnet won't open!
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eoinbenjimancox said:
had the same prob on my last vantage. it turned out that the bonnet itself looked closed but in effect it wasnt. try pressing down firmly on the bonnet and attempt to lift the lip up. careful though too much pressure you may dent it 
I tried that but it seemed closed indeed. It wouldn't lift up when pressing on the lip.Will give it another shot
Hi all,
I know this is an old thread but I had this happen today.
I found an easy solution. I used a large can of WD40, as it has a long straw attached and I squeezed it past the finger latch in the centre of the bonnet and then between the bonnet and slam panel. The straw reached just beyond the bonnet badge. I gave it a good blast and it was powerful enough to reach the latch.
I left it for a few minutes and then I jiggled the lever, before jiggling the bonnet up and down. Suddenly the bonnet popped open.
I gave it all a good clean and lube and it’s now working perfectly.
I hope this helps someone in the future.
Kind regards,
John
I know this is an old thread but I had this happen today.
I found an easy solution. I used a large can of WD40, as it has a long straw attached and I squeezed it past the finger latch in the centre of the bonnet and then between the bonnet and slam panel. The straw reached just beyond the bonnet badge. I gave it a good blast and it was powerful enough to reach the latch.
I left it for a few minutes and then I jiggled the lever, before jiggling the bonnet up and down. Suddenly the bonnet popped open.
I gave it all a good clean and lube and it’s now working perfectly.
I hope this helps someone in the future.
Kind regards,
John
It happened to my car about a year ago, the nipple on the end of the bonnet open cable had dropped out of the bonnnet latch, the silicone grommet on the cable had deteriorated. Can you believe the slot in the latch is aligned vertically downwards?? You will need to remove the front grill and remove the bonnet open microswitch, you can then access the latch and flick it open with your finger.
To replace the cable you will need to remove the L/H front wheel and arch liner. The cable is held in place with cable ties with fir tree root fittings. I had to replace the bonnet open micro switch as mine broke during removal, it's quite cheap if you get the Ford/Jaguar equivalent. Te cable was cheap enough at AUD$40.00. I also made up a sleeve which secures the cable to the latch to prevent it from happening again.
Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Raoul
To replace the cable you will need to remove the L/H front wheel and arch liner. The cable is held in place with cable ties with fir tree root fittings. I had to replace the bonnet open micro switch as mine broke during removal, it's quite cheap if you get the Ford/Jaguar equivalent. Te cable was cheap enough at AUD$40.00. I also made up a sleeve which secures the cable to the latch to prevent it from happening again.
Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Raoul
I used to have a convertible Vitara GV2000 for weekend fun and the nipple broke off the end of the kickdown cable.
Being buried tightly down the firewall it’s a sod to change so I just tightened a single electrical connector block onto the broken end and it was fine for years.
Not sure of the specific mechanics but it could be a handy thought while waiting for a proper repair on an Aston bonnet.
Being buried tightly down the firewall it’s a sod to change so I just tightened a single electrical connector block onto the broken end and it was fine for years.
Not sure of the specific mechanics but it could be a handy thought while waiting for a proper repair on an Aston bonnet.
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