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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: gsb876 on September 10, 2006, 04:27:04 PM

Title: Bonnet Catch Problem ?
Post by: gsb876 on September 10, 2006, 04:27:04 PM
Hello peeps,

Trying to open bonnet but cable has come out of its position thus bonnet shut at mo, question is can i open the bonnet from the gap between bonnet and nose or will i have to get at it from underneath ???

Any help will be great,

Gurj :D
Title: Bonnet Catch Problem ?
Post by: babz_audio on September 10, 2006, 04:36:02 PM
i remember this happen on mine

what i did was put my hand through the air duct in the bumper (in front of intercooler) and then get hold of the bonnet release cable and just pulled on it and the bonnet clipped open, then make sure u fix it before u shut it cus it kinda left me with a few cuts :Giggle
Title: Bonnet Catch Problem ?
Post by: D1 WTF on September 10, 2006, 05:43:34 PM
Quote from: babz_audiothen make sure u fix it before u shut it cus it kinda left me with a few cuts :Giggle

:rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Bonnet Catch Problem ?
Post by: pete sparrow on September 10, 2006, 06:42:09 PM
The cables stretched by the sounds of it.Disconnect the cable from the bonnet pull lever in the cabin and pull on the cable with a pair of pliers or grips.If its snapped its a bit more difficult.Get a long screw driver and reach up and push the catch from the underside of the bumper.
When you replace the cable run it along the top of the suspension tower.Common problem with single turbo conversions,the cable get super hot and stretches.Could heat shrowd the new one.Happened twice to me..:)
Title: Bonnet Catch Problem ?
Post by: G@NDY on September 10, 2006, 08:10:40 PM
QuoteCould heat shrowd the new one.Happened twice to me
Is there any chance you could post a picture please sir, as i think i would like to take your advice and heat wrap mine. Mucho grassyass senior;) :D
Title: Bonnet Catch Problem ?
Post by: gsb876 on September 10, 2006, 08:29:28 PM
Sorted now, it was the easier version of events where the bonnet catch in the cabin had the cable loose, the one attached to the bonnet release was still active thus used pliers to pull and hey presto finally open :D

Thanks for replies peeps appreciated :god

Gurj
Title: Bonnet Catch Problem ?
Post by: G@NDY on September 10, 2006, 08:49:49 PM
I bet you love it when a plan comes together:Ladys-man