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Danbhardy



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Bonnet release cable snapped

Well I went to change my sidelight bulb and me bonnet wouldn’t open Sad

Think the cable is snapped. It’s not at the handle end so it’s gone somewhere in the middle.

Now I’m away from home at work all week so can’t look at it, but need to order the part ready for the weekend Sad

Also how to open the bonnet etc......

Any help is gratefully recieved!

Post #496090 20th Nov 2018 5:20pm
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Joe90



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IIRC it is remove the passenger side inner wheelarch then employ a small monkey/marsupial to reach in and release the locks .
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Post #496093 20th Nov 2018 6:00pm
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It's probably broke at the join that sits near the wing line of the bonnet. I'd order both cables. V8 or else ...

Post #496101 20th Nov 2018 6:29pm
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Danbhardy



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Oh so there’s 2 cables?

Does anyone have a picture at all of how they are both routed?

Post #496108 20th Nov 2018 7:30pm
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Danbhardy



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And also what part numbers they are?

As said I’m away all week so no access to the vehicle to see Sad

Post #496109 20th Nov 2018 7:37pm
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Joe90



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Won't help you open the bonnet.

Comes through the bulkhead, runs along the side of the RH wing, then turns to the centre of the bonnet.

The two cables are joined with a connector @ half way along the wing

Best to get the bonnet open to see which one has broken, unless you choose to replace both. .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember Wink
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Post #496110 20th Nov 2018 7:38pm
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Danbhardy



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I’ll get both if I can, but don’t know what I’m getting! Lol

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Give Dan at Duckworths your VIN and he will get it right for you Thumbs Up .
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Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

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Andy



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Mine snapped at the pull handle. I managed to get mole grips on the end of the cable and pull it.
It’s fairly easy to replace. It’s two cables joined together near the strut tower on the offside wing. All I had to do was replace the section from the wing to the pull handle.

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lounge_on_wheels



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When mine snapped I removed the drivers side wheel, pulled the plastic inner guard cover off, reached up to the drivers side front corner between the air ducting and grabbed the cable , pulled and it opened

Post #496255 21st Nov 2018 11:47pm
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Danbhardy



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Ok, removed the passenger side inner wheel arch, but no access to the bonnet release?

Can someone enlighten me please!

Need to have it sorted by tonight Sad

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the cable is not on the passenger side, its on the drivers side..

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Joe90



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Access from passenger side inner wheelarch to access release catches / cable on slam panel

Access from drivers side inner wheelarch to access cable on slam panel or side of wing, if you can reach / feel for it .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember Wink
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

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Danbhardy



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Well we found it has snapped at the handle, but can’t see the remains in the hole to pull Sad

Still not got the bonnet open!!

Post #496498 24th Nov 2018 4:33pm
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Joe90



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Worth a try putting some hefty mole grips (or similar gripping/crushing tool) further up the cable to see if you can squash the outer cable and grab the inner in the process, then pull.

Or cut back the outer cable with hacksaw ? .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember Wink
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

Post #496501 24th Nov 2018 4:48pm
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