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I think I've discovered another niggle. At the last service I had the bonnet release cable replaced.
However, I still can't get the bonnet open (DOH!). So, either:
1) The bonnet release doesn't work
2) It does work, but I can't lift the bonnet at the same time as pull the release lever
3) I'm pulling the wrong lever altogether.
So, does anyone know:
1) How to open the bonnet externally (mail would be best)
2) What the trick is to hold the bonnet at the same time as pulling the release lever
3) Have a picture of the lever itself (or an accurate description of where it is - the factory's 'left centre of the transmission tunnel isn't great').
thanks!
D
>>> Edited by _DeeJay_ on Tuesday 26th April 09:03
However, I still can't get the bonnet open (DOH!). So, either:
1) The bonnet release doesn't work
2) It does work, but I can't lift the bonnet at the same time as pull the release lever
3) I'm pulling the wrong lever altogether.
So, does anyone know:
1) How to open the bonnet externally (mail would be best)
2) What the trick is to hold the bonnet at the same time as pulling the release lever
3) Have a picture of the lever itself (or an accurate description of where it is - the factory's 'left centre of the transmission tunnel isn't great').
thanks!
D
>>> Edited by _DeeJay_ on Tuesday 26th April 09:03
_DeeJay_ said:
I think I've discovered another niggle. At the last service I had the bonnet release cable replaced.
However, I still can't get the bonnet open (DOH!). So, either:
1) The bonnet release doesn't work
2) It does work, but I can't lift the bonnet at the same time as pull the release lever
3) I'm pulling the wrong lever altogether.
So, does anyone know:
1) How to open the bonnet externally (mail would be best)
2) What the trick is to hold the bonnet at the same time as pulling the release lever
3) Have a picture of the lever itself (or an accurate description of where it is - the factory's 'left centre of the transmission tunnel isn't great').
thanks!
D
>>> Edited by _DeeJay_ on Tuesday 26th April 09:03
Bonnet release lever is located on the underside of the steering column. It is an alloy lever.
Best method of operation I find is,
Get out of car leaving the drivers door open, and while holding the bonnet (lifting gently) pull the lever down.
Ensure the lever is pushed up to the column before closing the bonnet.
That works for use on both the T350 and the Tamora.
daftlad said:
_DeeJay_ said:
hmmm, completely diffenent to the Tamora then (I've got a Tamora manual!).
I did try the alloy lever and it doesn't feel to have enough resistance to be releasing the bonnet. Another one for the snag list I suspect!
Latest Tamora is the same as the 04 T350.
The manual says "located left centre under the dashboard just above the transmission tunnel". It also helpfully shows a picture of a black plastic handle on which there is a picture of a car with an open bonnet. It shows the location next to two heater vents.
The manual goes on to describe other various features about my Tuscan (and the 1st page describes the high power to weight ratio of my t350).
Don't you just love the attention to detail?
>> Edited by _DeeJay_ on Tuesday 26th April 09:18
steve11 said:
Open the window reach in pull the lever (no resistance) and lift bonnet at the same time, you can then have access to the bonnet stay open thingy without having to let go of the bonnet and go round the door.....
>> Edited by steve11 on Tuesday 26th April 10:38
Great, thanks everyone. I'm sure I'll get in now - by hook or crook!
_DeeJay_ said:
Open the window reach in pull the lever (no resistance) and lift bonnet at the same time, you can then have access to the bonnet stay open thingy without having to let go of the bonnet and go round the door.....
>> Edited by steve11 on Tuesday 26th April 10:38
Great, thanks everyone. I'm sure I'll get in now - by hook or crook!
Yep, so true, but don't forget to throw a cloth/towel under the boonet lock mechanism first (otherwise the bonnet will lock itsef again!), as the strut is on the drivers side!
chris watton said:
steve11 said:
Open the window reach in pull the lever (no resistance) and lift bonnet at the same time, you can then have access to the bonnet stay open thingy without having to let go of the bonnet and go round the door.....
>> Edited by steve11 on Tuesday 26th April 10:38
Great, thanks everyone. I'm sure I'll get in now - by hook or crook!
Yep, so true, but don't forget to throw a cloth/towel under the boonet lock mechanism first (otherwise the bonnet will lock itsef again!), as the strut is on the drivers side!
They steering column is also on the drivers side Chris!
daftlad said:
_DeeJay_ said:
steve11 said:
Open the window reach in pull the lever (no resistance) and lift bonnet at the same time, you can then have access to the bonnet stay open thingy without having to let go of the bonnet and go round the door.....
>> Edited by steve11 on Tuesday 26th April 10:38
Great, thanks everyone. I'm sure I'll get in now - by hook or crook!
Yep, so true, but don't forget to throw a cloth/towel under the boonet lock mechanism first (otherwise the bonnet will lock itsef again!), as the strut is on the drivers side!
They steering column is also on the drivers side Chris!
LOL, Oh!! The bonnet release lever is on the passenger side on mine!
jasperj said:
[quote=Chris]LOL, Oh!! The bonnet release lever is on the passenger side on mine
Apologies to you Chris, I thought you may have modified yours
daftlad said:
Apologies to you Chris, I thought you may have modified yours
I resemble that remark!!!
,, yes, opening the bonnet with the lever on the passenger side is a nightmare! (especially as I'm only 5'7"!). I have to hold the bonnet, pull the lever, keep the bonnet held up until I throw a cloth into the mechanism, to stop it shutting again, then, I have to walk right around the other side and secure the bonnet!!! And to rub salt into the wound, the oil dipstick requires maximum stretch, usually resulting in some part of my anatomy being burnt!! no matter how prepared I am!! lol
chris watton said:
Apologies to you Chris, I thought you may have modified yours
I resemble that remark!!!
And to rub salt into the wound, the oil dipstick requires maximum stretch, usually resulting in some part of my anatomy being burnt!! no matter how prepared I am!! lol
Chris,
Try checking diptsick hot, and then if at max, try again next morning to see what this eqautes to the level before start up and mark dip stick acordingly. Did this on the T350 and I can now check the level cold as at least an some form of indication.
daftlad said:
daftlad said:
Apologies to you Chris, I thought you may have modified yours
I resemble that remark!!!
And to rub salt into the wound, the oil dipstick requires maximum stretch, usually resulting in some part of my anatomy being burnt!! no matter how prepared I am!! lol
Chris,
Try checking diptsick hot, and then if at max, try again next morning to see what this eqautes to the level before start up and mark dip stick acordingly. Did this on the T350 and I can now check the level cold as at least an some form of indication.
What a good idea! cheers for that advice, so simple when you think about it!
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