went to open the bonnet this evening and the cable snapped . Thankfully it has snapped where it attaches to the release handle and I can see a few strands of cable to get the pliers onto.

Can't be arsed to do it tonight but once I have the bonnet up I am going to fit some kind of emergency release cables (discreetly) in case it was ever to snap where I couldn't get to it.

Can't say I am enjoying Range Rover ownership at the moment

Oh the joys of owning a Rangie, just when you think it's ok it bites you in the arse...

Did it show any signs before letting go, get stiff etc?? Pete

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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
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No it was working fine. Didn't have to use any pressure to open the bonnet, it just snapped.

I will be making sure everything is well lubed when I replace it.

My old KIA Sorento is the same age as the RR and is still like a new car. No rust, everything works as it should and it never lets me down.

I never wonder if I am going to get home if I go out in the KIA, I check I have the details for recovery every time I go out in the RR. Go Figure

British workmanship at its very best

temporary bonnet release, 9th post down by 'j90',

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic20348....nnet+cable ... - .- -.




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I've ordered my second one as they are just cack. Think its the bend that causes the issue  FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
Mantec Sump Guard, Rigid Load liner, MY10 BT upgrade.

Kingpleb, what are they like to change, my 12year old one must be on borrowed time!!! Pete

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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

Not too bad really. Just have some Vaseline on hand or grease to ease the rubber grommet in. Feed it they from inside the cabin and you should be ok. Make a note of the routing on the engine side to make sure it's all right when back together. FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
Mantec Sump Guard, Rigid Load liner, MY10 BT upgrade.

You can significantly reduce the load on the cable by thoroughly lubricating the two bonnet catches, they are in a position where they are subject to a lot of "weather" and corrode quite badly.
Have a look over the top of the black slam panel, from the engine side, and apply a lot of oil and grease to them.

Thank you both I will get SWMBO going and head off to the garage with a pot of Vaseline..... Pete

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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

I will try to photograph the whole system when I get to it.

Thanks for the replies.

My 2007 bonnet cable snapped apprx 1 year ago, hopefully the new one will last the rest of my ownership.