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Volkswagen - bonnet won't open?

  • 15-03-2010 12:45pm
    #1
    Burgess5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭


    My 2008 Jetta is just out of warranty and now the bonnet won't open. Is this a common fault on the Jetta or the Golf? Can it be easily fixed and what is this likely to cost?

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    When you pull the lever inside the car does the bonnet open slightly? To let you reach in and undo the catch?
    If nothing happens it's probably to do with the cable from the lever inside or the latch that should unhook the bonnet when you pull the lever.
    A mechanic can get to the latch from underneath and replace it once the bonnet is open. The cost really depends on what part is broken, shouldn't be more than 100-150 with labour (a guess on my part).


  • #3
    Burgess5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭Burgess5


    Nothing is happening when I pull the lever - though the lever itself moves. I'm guessing there is a problem with the cable.


  • #4
    Muckie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭Muckie


    Tricky enough job to do without damaging anything. Done it
    to cars and vans in the past. Two person job.
    Firmly press down on the bonnet as the other pulls the lever inside.
    If no joy, its long flat screw job. One person tries to lift the bonnet
    as best they can as the other tries to work the screwdriver into pressing
    the catch opens. If this doesnt help, try your local mechanic.


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