Can't open Bonnet anymore! Cable stretched/stuck?

JNMann · Oct 16th, 2022, 17:58

Just replaced the Intercooler on my V70. Whilst working on it I had the front crash bar off and it was pulling a little on the bonnet cable.

Slammed the boonet down to test drive the car and now it won't release!

I'm not sure if the cable may have stretched or if I havn't rooted it back properly.

I've been searching for ways to open the bonnet to no avail. There is no resistance whatseover when I pull the inside catch. I've tried pushing the bonnet down but it's well and truly closed.

Is there any way to get in via the grill?

Appreciate any advice as this is driving e round the bend! TIA

barrybritcher · Oct 17th, 2022, 22:28

pull it harder like full blast.

when I replaced my bonnet catch, the first tug was taking up the slack and putting itself just right. every pull after that was perfect.

SnineT · Oct 17th, 2022, 23:13

That's in and up from under the bumper then, you may have to take the grille out by alternative means maybe even destroy it, a torch inspection is always first choice to see if you can tease it with a flat blade.

This is edited as I suggested the bonnet pressure idea without seeing you'd already tried it.

Gander this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwOv6AIqxHY

JNMann · Oct 18th, 2022, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by barrybritcher

pull it harder like full blast.

when I replaced my bonnet catch, the first tug was taking up the slack and putting itself just right. every pull after that was perfect.

No tension whatsoever I'm afraid

SnineT · Oct 18th, 2022, 20:24

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Originally Posted by JNMann

No tension whatsoever I'm afraid

It sounds like the cable and latch aren't married anymore which means you will have to get under and try to manually trip the latch, as a thought if you took the arch liner out you might have better access.

JNMann · Oct 22nd, 2022, 16:43

Quick update, booked in next Friday to have bonnet looked at.

Thought I may as well take a look. Looks impossible from the front so I removed the release latch inside. Got some mole grips on the cable and hey presto open she popped!

Stripped the front again, reattached the intercooler hose that had popped off ahem. Checked the routing of the bonnet cable and made sure it was clear. All working 100%

I think the cable was caught behind the light and wasn't routed loosely enough.

SnineT · Oct 22nd, 2022, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by JNMann

Quick update, booked in next Friday to have bonnet looked at.

Thought I may as well take a look. Looks impossible from the front so I removed the release latch inside. Got some mole grips on the cable and hey presto open she popped!

Stripped the front again, reattached the intercooler hose that had popped off ahem. Checked the routing of the bonnet cable and made sure it was clear. All working 100%

I think the cable was caught behind the light and wasn't routed loosely enough.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slvGKU7HF6M

JNMann · Oct 22nd, 2022, 16:48

Haha I thought that was going to be a link to a secret for releasing the bonnet!

Happy Days sums up my mood, well chuffed.

Thanks for the link! Will be singing all day now ya bugger lol.

Oct 16th, 2022, 17:58	#1
JNMann Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Can't open Bonnet anymore! Cable stretched/stuck? Just replaced the Intercooler on my V70. Whilst working on it I had the front crash bar off and it was pulling a little on the bonnet cable. Slammed the boonet down to test drive the car and now it won't release! I'm not sure if the cable may have stretched or if I havn't rooted it back properly. I've been searching for ways to open the bonnet to no avail. There is no resistance whatseover when I pull the inside catch. I've tried pushing the bonnet down but it's well and truly closed. Is there any way to get in via the grill? Appreciate any advice as this is driving e round the bend! TIA __________________ 2005 V70 D5 163

Oct 17th, 2022, 22:28	#2
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2024 00:14 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	pull it harder like full blast. when I replaced my bonnet catch, the first tug was taking up the slack and putting itself just right. every pull after that was perfect. __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Oct 17th, 2022, 23:13	#3
SnineT Extrahumanestrial Last Online: Feb 13th, 2023 19:02 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Budapest	That's in and up from under the bumper then, you may have to take the grille out by alternative means maybe even destroy it, a torch inspection is always first choice to see if you can tease it with a flat blade. This is edited as I suggested the bonnet pressure idea without seeing you'd already tried it. Gander this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwOv6AIqxHY Last edited by SnineT; Oct 17th, 2022 at 23:18.

Oct 22nd, 2022, 16:43	#6
JNMann Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Quick update, booked in next Friday to have bonnet looked at. Thought I may as well take a look. Looks impossible from the front so I removed the release latch inside. Got some mole grips on the cable and hey presto open she popped! Stripped the front again, reattached the intercooler hose that had popped off ahem. Checked the routing of the bonnet cable and made sure it was clear. All working 100% I think the cable was caught behind the light and wasn't routed loosely enough. __________________ 2005 V70 D5 163

Oct 22nd, 2022, 16:48	#8
JNMann Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Haha I thought that was going to be a link to a secret for releasing the bonnet! Happy Days sums up my mood, well chuffed. Thanks for the link! Will be singing all day now ya bugger lol. __________________ 2005 V70 D5 163

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