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Stressed- bonnet won't open on 02 octavia

  • 24-04-2016 8:31pm
    #1
    fitzparker
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    So the Wife has her driving test at 4 tomorrow and we were going through the bonnet earlier. But it won't open (worked fine on tuesday) the lever in the car works but when I pull the lever under the bonnet it won't release. Any idea's? !


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,522 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Try pressing down on it while pulling the lever

    Not a long term solution but may get it open to see what's wrong


  • #3
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    So the bonnet pops when you pull lever in the car?
    But the lever underneath bonnet won't release it?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsvFXsRSPtU


  • #4
    fitzparker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭fitzparker


    biko wrote: »
    So the bonnet pops when you pull lever in the car?
    But the lever underneath bonnet won't release it?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsvFXsRSPtU

    Yes exactly. I went back out to it and had a look with a flashlight. It seems the lever underneath has come away from the release catch system.

    Would this need to be welded back or a new part altogether? Hopefully fixable tomorrow.


  • #5
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Known issue with the plastic components in the bonnet release.
    A local dealer should be able to replace while you wait. I don't know cost.


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