NOO! Can't pop bonnet!

[swiftymcfeat]

Ohh noo....

Last night car was running really rough and stalled at one point, so i decided id take it back to my GF's and look it over in the morning. I just went out, pulled the bonnet release....and NOTHING! It feels and sounds like the cable has snapped. There is NO tension. Does anyone know how to open a VN bonnet without releasing that stupid cable?

Please help ASAP!

[Dum*P*ster]

is the cable actally snapped? is the lever totally loose and floppy or it just won't release the bonnet?
if it feels like theres something there still, try getting someone to apply pressure on the front of the bonnet as you pull on the release.
if its snapped, and if your willing to sacrifice your front grill you can pull it out, its got three screw at the top and three plastic legs which go into the bar, you will be able to get to the latch part. when you remove the grill, looking upwards through the hole,there will be a hole in the centre of the strengthener/ where the bonnet locks to, you should be able to get a flat blade screw driver in there and unscrew the latch part that sits on the bonnet itself, it will taak a bit of effort to undo because there is a lock nut which sits close to the bonnet which you won't be able to undo first.
another option would be to take it to a smash repairers and see if they got any ideas.

[swiftymcfeat]

UPDATE: IT is actually snapped. I looked behind the lever and disconnected it, pulled it a bit, and its going to come right out if i keep pulling. SHIT. Yea i may just take it somewhere, i do not want to break my grille lol. Be back soon i guess!

[Dum*P*ster]

sorry i cant help any further dude It's a shame when i hear its happened to people..
It should not cost you to much (if anythig) for them to open it for you

[delcowizzid]

screwdriver up beside the peg for the bonnet that you will see from under the car takes about 10 seconds put it in on the passengers side of the peg at the back side of peg and pop the spring towards the drivers side she will pop open no need to remove the grill

[swiftymcfeat]

I had a try with a screwdriver and its hard as shit. Luckily got road side assist and they are coming to open for me