Hi,
My Excel bonnet will not open on the passenger side. I have seen posts on the forum talking about applying weight while pulling the lever, pulling the cable behind the glovebox directly (it is connected at the lever). I have also tried tons of lubricants, and even stripping a small section of the cable behind the glovebox to pull the metal inner directly. All have failed. I even tried wedging some metal through bonnet gaps to try and push the tab on the catch directly.
I understand there is another method that is not posted publicly on the forum for security reasons (completely understandable) but how can I get this information? All ideas gratefully received as currently I cannot get in the engine bay, and spent 4 hours trying today!
Thanks, Duncs
Excel bonnet opening tricks??
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Excel bonnet opening tricks??
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Re: Excel bonnet opening tricks??
Pm me, the easist way is to let me have your number and I will wotsapp you. Its so simple to do but still fiddly.
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Re: Excel bonnet opening tricks??
Great - have PM’d thanks!
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Re: Excel bonnet opening tricks??
We're in! Thanks for the help guys - now the fun starts though perhaps not the engine for a little while
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Re: Excel bonnet opening tricks??
Wow you've got some work on there good luck with it...Ray
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