bonnet wont open

[KhaosInc]

i have a vr berlina and the bonnet release inside wont do anything but clunk when you pull it then clunk again when you let go and isnt releasing the bonnet so the secondary release can be activated.... i can't see how to get in to release it from outside.

does anyone know how to? cause id like to be able to open it :b:

thanks for any help.

 

[Charg'd]

you need two people, one to push down on the front of the bonnet and someone to pull the bonnet release

 

[jafo]

if you get under the car at the front with a decent size screwdriver (flatblade) you can manipulate the spring that holds the striker just shine a torch up there and you will see .
i had the same problem with my vs after having the front end fixed

 

[KhaosInc]

they both answered it... thanks... i tried the push down first didnt work after many attempts.... screwdriver fixed it... but i need to push down on it to open it... i know there are answers to that problem elsewhere on here.

thanks.

 

[kopper69]

Im having the same problem, thinkin about replacing the spring. Already tried wd-40 and silicon spray, they just aint working for me anymore.

 

[fitzy2005]

Im having the same problem, thinkin about replacing the spring. Already tried wd-40 and silicon spray, they just aint working for me anymore.

yea i recently had to get mine replaced, just grab one from the wreckers rpetty cheap

 

[Stewart1000]

yeah same problem on my mates vn, you have to push down when someone pulls the leaver, would make it harder for a thief to steal your battery tho.
started to happened out of nowhere too

 

[michaelw]

Try looking here http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/showthread.php?t=5218&page=1&pp=10 mine little contribution is #6.

Mike

 

[jafo]

to make the bonnet close and open set the striker spring to the correct length from memory its 50mm dont quote me on that been a long time since i did mine.

-------- plate

- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - - spring
- - - - -
- - - - -
-------- plate
| |
\ / striker tip

 

[michaelw]

Not bad. According to mr Gregory (for the VN at least) the magic number 52mm from plate to plate.

Mike