Service bonnet key? What bloody key?

[brad.noble]

Guys I went out this morning to open my service bonnet, but I believe it's been locked (only bought the car Friday) I have tried putting my ignition key in to no avail (well I haven't pushed to hard, I guess I'll wait and see what you guys say). Is there another key for it?

Cheers,

Brad.

Edited by brad.noble on Wednesday 9th March 14:31

[glow worm]

Certainly has a key on a MK2, but I never lock mine... If you get a key tie it to a piece of string or something ... You don't want to drop it when you unlock it. The outer edge of lever presses in, if its locked then its solid....then lift to pull the lever to move the catch backwards to open.

[TVRinBFG]

It's like a big suitcase key, not the ignition key.

[Allandwf]

Yes, is a flat siver key,( on mine anyway,) as said above, or like a padlock or filing cabinet key. Think you need the key to lock it so the guy must have had it. You should be able to see the small rod move back out the latch when you lift the lever if it's unlocked.

[brad.noble]

Fan fookin tastic....... I've text the previous owner this morning, are these one for all or are they cut for each car?

[blueg33]

didnt get the key with my car. Fortunately it was unlocked

[Allandwf]

The catches at the corners can also be quite stiff to pull free. Sure it's definately locked?

[glow worm]

A looped cable tie is the best thing for the corners .

[x 7usc]

brad.noble said:

Fan fookin tastic....... I've text the previous owner this morning, are these one for all or are they cut for each car?

i would guess at either they are all the same or there are just a few combinations, i got keys with mine but never lock it, where abouts are you as you are welcome to try my key, ill have a look tonight if it has a number on that we could all compare to see if they are indeed the same

[brad.noble]

x 7usc said:

i would guess at either they are all the same or there are just a few combinations, i got keys with mine but never lock it, where abouts are you as you are welcome to try my key, ill have a look tonight if it has a number on that we could all compare to see if they are indeed the same

Thanks mate that would be great, im in Essex though

The guy has got back to me and said he never had a key and its not locked, I'll give it another go this afternoon.

[Cats]

According to Racing Green they are all the same and yes they do have them in stock.

[F1CCF]

brad.noble said:

Thanks mate that would be great, im in Essex though

The guy has got back to me and said he never had a key and its not locked, I'll give it another go this afternoon.

If its not locked you should be able to open it as mentioned above. If it is locked you're welcome to try my key if you fancy a trip to the Newmarket area?

[flashheart59]

Brad, press the lock barrel (silver bit) in, handle should then pop up a few mm, then grab the handle and pull, should release then. Failing that I have a spare key and they all seem to be the same! I'm in Essex too. Hope that helps. J.

[brad.noble]

Thanks very much flash heart, (and everyone else) I didn't get a chance to try again this afternoon, I'll try tomorrow and let you know how I get on.

[Arapo]

When I bought my car, the previous owner advised me to never lock it. In fact, he told me not to push the little black release lever in, as pushing the lock in to release it might cause the locking mechanism to "drop".. Apparently, these locks are known to fail and are a real nightmare to replace.

Every time I take it back from servicing the little lever is pushed in, so I suspect that if it was a known issue, the garage people would know better and not push it in, right?

Has anybody's lock failed? Or was the previous owner being over-cautious??

[Flintstone]

Arapo said:

Has anybody's lock failed? Or was the previous owner being over-cautious??

New one on me, never had a problem.

OP. Where in Essex are you? If there's nobody closer I'm just outside Bishop's Stortford, north of Harlow.

[brad.noble]

Thanks Flinstone, im in Benfleet so its a bit of a slap.

Ive tried again today, there's no openening it.

I have e-mailed racing green for a key, I'll see what they come back with.

[Flintstone]

If it gets tricky I can come for a drive. Once it's unlocked you're done. Let me know.

[brad.noble]

Flintstone said:

If it gets tricky I can come for a drive. Once it's unlocked you're done. Let me know.

That would be amazing mate! Im working away from home at present, but back thursday so if you fancy a drive anytime from Thursday evening to Sunday let me know! I'll have to sort you out a drink!

Cheers,

Brad.

[Flintstone]

If you don't get one by the weekend perhaps we could meet up half way? PM me if you like.