Re: broken cable

[Nicholas Froome <listreader@pvision.co.uk>]

>Sorry for the cross listing.
>
>Can anyone share info on the cure for a broken engine compartment - hood
>release cable.

There's a hole under the dash that (at least on RHD models) comes out below and 
to one side of the catch. Armed with a metal bar with a 90 degree bend in it, 
it is allegedly possible to spring the catch from under the dash by rotating 
the horizontal part of the bar (which is sticking through the bulkhead) and 
pushing the catch to one side with the vertical part of the bar (which is under 
the bonnet)

I always find it helps to put pressure down on the bonnet (hood) to release the 
catch so a helper will be useful. And a torch (flashlight)

You're close to the battery terminals when doing this so it might be wise to 
cover the bar with tape - just in case - if the live terminal is the side 
you're working on...


Nick Froome
http://www.bolide.co.uk

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