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Title: Bonnet Cable Snapped, How Can I Open The Bonnet?
Post by: rx-dave on October 04, 2011, 08:37:17 AM

Just snapped the bonnet cable on my RX7 :2Mad Any ideas how to open it without damage??
Dave.

Title: Bonnet Cable Snapped, How Can I Open The Bonnet?
Post by: RyanT on October 04, 2011, 09:01:12 AM

This happened to me ages ago on another car. Which end has it snapped do you know ? And if it has snapped catch end I had to cut the grill out my car reach in and pull it from there. Again different car tho so I wouldn\'t known for fact if you could reach it .

Title: Bonnet Cable Snapped, How Can I Open The Bonnet?
Post by: Speedline Imports on October 04, 2011, 09:15:09 AM

I have done it a few times on a standard bumpered car, there is enough room to get your hand up through the main centre opening and release the catch. If you have a FMIC in the way, you may struggle. I long thin pry bar from right under the car may do the trick though Dave.

Title: Bonnet Cable Snapped, How Can I Open The Bonnet?
Post by: rx-dave on October 04, 2011, 10:11:13 AM

Thanks lads, i shall have a good go later on today :Thumbs-up
Dave.

Title: Bonnet Cable Snapped, How Can I Open The Bonnet?
Post by: hairyhoover on October 04, 2011, 10:20:59 AM

i guess you might need a new cable? ;)

Title: Bonnet Cable Snapped, How Can I Open The Bonnet?
Post by: rx-dave on October 04, 2011, 10:30:55 AM

I take it you have one to sell me :spank
dave.

Title: Bonnet Cable Snapped, How Can I Open The Bonnet?
Post by: jord13b on October 04, 2011, 03:35:16 PM

i have an emergency handbrake cable on my FD, so if the cable snaps, just reach under and pull the secret release! mega!

sorry i know this doesnt help, hope ya sort it!

Mazda Rotary Club

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