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Title: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by stig23 on 14. Jan 2010 at 19:45

Help

The bonnet release cable on my 02 model has snapped at the bonnet connection end.
any advice on how to open the bonnet without the use of a disc cutter PLEASE.

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by Abiton on 14. Jan 2010 at 20:15

Can't help you with opening the bonnet, but someone will be along shortly who can.

I do have a spare cable though, new and complete except for the inboard plastic lever bit. I had the lever break, and Vx only sell the whole assy, so I ended up with a spare cable as I couldn't be bothered to change anything except the lever.

You would have to cut a small (wire-wide) slot in your current lever to get the old cable out and new one in though; you can do this in a position where it doesn't affect function. You'd also need to check that they're all the same over the model range/model years.
Yours for a fiver delivered if you want it.

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by Agemo on 14. Jan 2010 at 20:49

Sorry Mate, I can't help either, but I feel sure someone on here has done it. I have just been out to mine & had a look, even if you chopped a couple of slats out of the grille, it would be difficult. Haynes is of no use either. I would say that the RAC/AA have the instructions in their little black books, just a thought.

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by Rockhampton on 14. Jan 2010 at 21:09

Have a look at this thread.... http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1167494572/0 - but he may be talking about a pre-facelift bonnet

Also http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1177180528/0, and if it does need adjustment, this...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1256423143

Good luck :) - I'm sure others will be along with more ideas :y

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by rustym95 on 14. Jan 2010 at 21:17

Im sure some one said that they tuck somthing of the front to get to the release but for the like of me cannot remember.

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by Agemo on 14. Jan 2010 at 21:21

Rockhampton, the first one does refer to a pre-facelift. Nice searching though.

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by stig23 on 15. Jan 2010 at 00:15

Agemo
Thanks for the offer, I have a cable I just need to get the bonnet open ??

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by stig23 on 15. Jan 2010 at 00:18

Sorry, I meant to thank Abiton.

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by Agemo on 15. Jan 2010 at 09:26

Stig you were right actually, I have a spare cable too! Any news on the opening ceremony?

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by stig23 on 15. Jan 2010 at 11:40

nothing so far, have had a look underneath but can't see anyway of getting to the catch, will wait a while and hope somebody knows the secret to the black magic release !! :(

Title: Re: snapped bonnet release cable
Post by rustym95 on 15. Jan 2010 at 12:21

asked a block at garage and he said you need a long screw driver and put in the vent at front and pull to the left when you have in the right place on the catch.