Coming back from Lowestoft the other day, I was on a fast bit of dual carriageway. I had to add a bit of speed to avoid trapping a car behind a slow-moving lorry. I noticed the driver's side edge of the bonnet lift. I found the next layby and investigated. The driver's side was not secured but the nearside catch was. I'd refilled the washer bottle a few days before.

It took three slams to get the drivers side to catch.

So, if you open the bonnet, test each side after closing it.

Good advice sir , I check the 322 bonnet every time it open, they are big heavy lumps to fly up! If it dont work.......burn it!

If the IId tool cant fix it.......burn the FF.

If the FF cant be fixed......buy a Land Cruiser!

If the LC cant be fixed..............................................BUY a horse !!

Everyone looks slightly strange at me when i slam FFRR bonnets! I do it routinely so there can be no question...

Surely the bonnet catches can be adjusted so they hold securely. A coating of grease helps too.

Yes, but nothing like a good slam to make sure they are home & locked

I just drop mine from about 300mm, you get a satisfying clunk then.

i think craig has anger issues...  ... - .- -.




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The problem on the L405 is that there are two catches. There is a satisfying clunk as you drop it and a cursory central feel will indicate that it is closed. However, you need to test both sides.

I will be greasing my catches (ooh er missus) when I have a moment

There have been two catches on all RR's since the P38 days EM... Experience says a firm slam works well sir

& greasing your catches is good maintenance too sir

Probably worth noting Craig, the grease LR use seems to be earth shifter grade. I cleaned it all off with brake cleaner and then applied some spray white grease which doesn't go hard in the cold. The bonnet closes properly every time with no more than a 18" drop slam.

To be honest, i don't think I've seen more than half a dozen FF's with any kind of lube on them... I presumed LR did not do it

We white grease everyone during a service...

A warning should have appeared on your dash info. It's one you really notice.

Try check by deliberately engaging just one catch, then start.

It's not so unusual for the catches not to align perfectly from new and the dealers have to fine tune/balance them.

I had the same problem after washer bottle fill. One catch would not re-engage at all without very excessive pressure to the problem side.

Soon sorted by dealer. L322 bonnet can stand a bit of a slam, but not so much with L405. It is lighter and anyway, does the price of these not demand a decent bonnet closure!!

How about a soft close bonnet to go with the doors?

I have had the same problem on my Disco 4. Had to stop a coupe of times to resecure the passenger side catch.

As you say, a good slam and a proper check each time now!

Dean 2006 FFRR TDV8 Vogue
2012 Discovery 4 SDV6 GS