Me Bonnet won't open.

katex · 23-06-2009, 18:51

Thought I ought to check the oil today ... bonnet (hood to our American friends) release catch won't work. Don't think cable is broken. Can get me tiny fingers in the gap under the bonnet to the catch, but nothing happens.

Have read one or two other forum advices, but seems complicated. Anyone an easy solution before I resort to the hammer therapy ?

Neil · 23-06-2009, 19:17

Give us a clue as to which car we are taking about

Retlaw · 23-06-2009, 20:44

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Originally Posted by katex

Thought I ought to check the oil today ... bonnet (hood to our American friends) release catch won't work. Don't think cable is broken. Can get me tiny fingers in the gap under the bonnet to the catch, but nothing happens.

Have read one or two other forum advices, but seems complicated. Anyone an easy solution before I resort to the hammer therapy ?

If you can get your tiny fingers to reach the catch, then the bonnet must have released to the safety catch. Did you have to press the bonnet down again.

Retlaw.

katex · 23-06-2009, 21:58

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Originally Posted by Neil

Give us a clue as to which car we are taking about

Toyota Avensis.

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Originally Posted by Retlaw

If you can get your tiny fingers to reach the catch, then the bonnet must have released to the safety catch. Did you have to press the bonnet down again.

Retlaw.

Thought that may crop up ... the bonnet is fully engaged Retlaw, but you can reach the catch by poking your fingers up the top gap of the grill, but doesn't do owt when I tease it.

accyman · 24-06-2009, 00:36

give it a good tug when you pull the lever a sometimes teh gentle approach dosnt release it enough to get your fingers in

also somone with sam poblem here

Avensis Bonnet Catch Failed - Can't Open Bonnet - Toyota Owners Club - Toyota Forum

jaysay · 24-06-2009, 09:23

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Originally Posted by katex

Thought I ought to check the oil today ... bonnet (hood to our American friends) release catch won't work. Don't think cable is broken. Can get me tiny fingers in the gap under the bonnet to the catch, but nothing happens.

Have read one or two other forum advices, but seems complicated. Anyone an easy solution before I resort to the hammer therapy ?

Would appear you need a knight in shining armour kate, would gladly volunteer but my steed is knackered and armour don't shine anymore

emzy · 24-06-2009, 09:54

Might not be able to do much but am willing to have a try for you, its a few years since ive had to do anything like this but happy to pop round and see if i can get into it for you

Mick · 24-06-2009, 09:57

I have a good tin opener you can borrow Katex

Neil · 24-06-2009, 10:24

Kate, take it to the main agent and ask them how to get in it. It might just be stuck and they might open it for you.

Its worth a try.

entwisi · 24-06-2009, 12:07

ask them how much to fill up teh washer bottle

pay the fiver or whatever and let them worry about opening it!

katex · 24-06-2009, 17:54

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Originally Posted by entwisi

ask them how much to fill up teh washer bottle

pay the fiver or whatever and let them worry about opening it!

You devious monkey ....

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Originally Posted by accyman

give it a good tug when you pull the lever a sometimes teh gentle approach dosnt release it enough to get your fingers in

also somone with sam poblem here

Avensis Bonnet Catch Failed - Can't Open Bonnet - Toyota Owners Club - Toyota Forum

Actually, this worked (the Avensis link that is) !!! 'Course had to find a nice gentleman to push the bonnet down whilst I operated the Bonnet Release catch ...

Nicely filled up with oil now, was low ..

but does need washer liquid too I noticed. Had none in the car at the time and, of course, won't work again without help. Is going to the garage tomorrow .. think the cable may need tightening.

Thank you everyone for your concern, advice and interest xx (Oh, and the saucy remark I received

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entwisi · 25-06-2009, 07:00

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Originally Posted by katex

You devious monkey ....

yep, I have an exceptionally devious mind..... Think its a combination of having worked in pubs and having a naturally laterally thinking capability.

My job often involves serious detail level problem solving and you often need to think of alternative solutions to the problem to find out which is 'best', 'fastest' 'safest' and 'least intrusive'. As such its always in training!

katex · 26-06-2009, 21:27

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Originally Posted by entwisi

My job often involves serious detail level problem solving and you often need to think of alternative solutions to the problem to find out which is 'best', 'fastest' 'safest' and 'least intrusive'. As such its always in training!

Yes Enti ...

Well, all fixed ... he seemed to squirt a little WD40 on the mechanism .. twiddled around a bit whilst I was instructed to keep pulling on the release catch ... and hey presto ! 2 minutes ... perfect. Best thing ... no charge...

jaysay · 27-06-2009, 10:28

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Originally Posted by katex

Yes Enti ...

Well, all fixed ... he seemed to squirt a little WD40 on the mechanism .. twiddled around a bit whilst I was instructed to keep pulling on the release catch ... and hey presto ! 2 minutes ... perfect. Best thing ... no charge...

Surprising what a big smile and a flutter of eyelashes can get you ladies, somehow it don't work for us lads

accyman · 27-06-2009, 11:47

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Surprising what a big smile and a flutter of eyelashes can get you ladies, somehow it don't work for us lads

your doing it wrong lol

usually they will do what you want out of fear lol but run like hell if they smile back