Bonnet Release

[Bollycerb]

Smirking aside (!) my knob has gone stiff! It seems to have jammed in the open position (it was tight to undo) and now I can't turn it back to re-lock the bonnet...

Is there a grease point or a way of loosening the mechanism??

Many thanks in advance

Simon.

[Mags]

I had the same problem, the knurled knob has a screw that fixes it to the shaft, I think its possible for it to get jammed on a ball bearing that locates the locked/unlocked position, you can loosen the screw and adjust it for tightness. I beleive you shouldn't leave it too loose as it can unlock due to vibration, but I've not experienced this.

[Pursyluv]

Have you tried to slacken off the grub screw on the underside of the shaft?

Edit - just realised i've repeated the above post - oh well it was a good suggestion!!!

Edited by Pursyluv on Wednesday 17th October 13:43

[C3BER]

If your knob is stiff pull it towards you and turn.

[scotty_d]

C3BER said:

If your knob is stiff pull it towards you and turn.

Sounds Painful

[C3BER]

Makes your eyes water but it works

[Bollycerb]

ive tried to pull and turn but it wont move! ill try and loosen the grub screw at the weekend ...

[C3BER]

Have somebody lift and lower the bonnet near the screen as you pull and turn. You may have to do a little pulling and pushing but it will work.

[jackwibble]

I have to say i have had the same problem with mine and no amount of pulling /pushing/turning once my bonnet release knob had tightened would release it i just had to loosen the allen cap screw that had been fitted to replace the grub screw and all was fine again, nice smooth action, sorted.

[FUBAR]

sounds like something from 50 shades of grey (or whatever filth Mrs Fubes was reading)

[C3BER]

Waiting to see what happened and what happened as a side issue with Mr and Mrs Fubes. Whip crack away!!!!!

[FUBAR]

She grabbed the knob firmly and gave it a forceful twist. My nuts tightened.

[C3BER]

That's the problem... The rod expanded into the rubber hole and friction has caused the stiffness. You need a little lube and a gentle touch.

[FUBAR]

Amen brother

[C3BER]

And there was peace.

I had not even mentioned the VW bonnet