1 series hood lever snapped off

[Lewisg247]

The lever was hard to pull then snapped I can still open the bonnet through the grill by pulling the cable down… does that cable look out of place or where could the problem be please !!



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Edited by Lewisg247 on Sunday 4th May 10:55

[GreenV8S]

If the lock works OK then I suppose the next most likely cause is that the cable has seized.

[Pica-Pica]

Almost certainly an ‘overload’ in the system. It has always been common for the bonnet-latch to get rusty at its bearing surface on pretty much every car I have owned. It is up front and, although hidden, exposed to all the elements. It should be regularly cleaned and greased.

[Pica-Pica]

Almost certainly an ‘overload’ in the system. It has always been common for the bonnet-latch to get rusty at its bearing surface on pretty much every car I have owned. It is up front and, although hidden, exposed to all the elements. It should be regularly cleaned and greased.