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vcorsasport1.6

 posted on 18th Jun 09 at 18:14

quote:
Originally posted by davieslim
disconnect the wire from the bonnet pull and put a pair of vise grips on it and pull it as hard as you can

davie


will try that now mate, cheers :D


davieslim

 posted on 18th Jun 09 at 18:12

disconnect the wire from the bonnet pull and put a pair of vise grips on it and pull it as hard as you can

davie


IvIarkgraham

 posted on 18th Jun 09 at 18:00

ah right. sorry cant help then


*JonnyG*

 posted on 18th Jun 09 at 17:59

Did this on my astra, keep pullin it, and tryin to do the bonnent at same time.


vcorsasport1.6

 posted on 18th Jun 09 at 17:45

quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
get someone to pull the lever as you bounce the bonnet


tried that mark......the cable is really stretched, the lever pulls about 1-2 inches, its just not releasing,cheers for the info tho mate....


IvIarkgraham

 posted on 18th Jun 09 at 17:43

get someone to pull the lever as you bounce the bonnet


vcorsasport1.6

 posted on 18th Jun 09 at 17:43

joe......yeh it seemed to work a couple of time but now its just not budging....

sand-eel......i can just se the spring (on the bonnet) through a gap between the bonnet and bumper,but the grill is none-removeable,it looks like a bumper off job...:(


sand-eel

 posted on 18th Jun 09 at 17:40

If they are the same or nearly the same as novas you look at the catch through the grill (easier to take the grill off if you can) and get a screw driver and lever the catch sideways and the bonnet will pop.


Joe

 posted on 18th Jun 09 at 17:36

Have you tried hitting/pushing the bonnet down as someone pulls the lever?


vcorsasport1.6

 posted on 18th Jun 09 at 17:33

hi people,
i just bought a calibra redtop yesterday and when i had a look under the bonnet the release cable worked fine but i think it may have strtched or something as today i just cant get the bonnet to release! how can i release it?
i cant in through the grill o under the bonnet so is it a bumper off job?
any info will be greatly apprecated, cheers,
brad :D