Bonnet Catch Fault

[gareth4991]

Hi guys, bought a Clio Cup around a month ago and after a couple of days the bonnet flew up and smashed my windscreen and dented my roof. I hear this is a common fault so I rang Renault to see what they can do and they said they're going to ring me back tomorrow.

Has this happened to anyone on here before and are Renault likely to pay for the damage?

Thanks

 

[Jungle_Jim]

there was a product recall mate, all cars between a certain age were ment to have a free check and the part replaced for free if needed. I had mine done last summer, got a letter through from renault.

 

[gareth4991]

there was a product recall mate, all cars between a certain age were ment to have a free check and the part replaced for free if needed. I had mine done last summer, got a letter through from renault.

Yeah I did hear they were re-called, how do I know if mine was though? I've looked through the book I got with the car and I can't see any reciepts saying anything about it?

 

[ND04]

Yeah I did hear they were re-called, how do I know if mine was though? I've looked through the book I got with the car and I can't see any reciepts saying anything about it?

Renault will be able to tell you i did'nt get anything off them to say it was done when they done mine

 

[gareth4991]

okay thanks mate

 

[Paddyhmfc]

This happened to some girl i know the other day.

 

[Magic Johnson]

I think the dent in your roof and the smashed windscreen tells you it's not been recalled.

 

[ekaJ]

s**t, im scared now.

How can you find out if its been recalled?

 

[Magic Johnson]

Call your local Renault dealer. Nur.

 

[ABOO]

Anyone know dates of cars affected by recall?

 

[adam172]

Mines booked in next thursday to get this done, my bonnet kept comin off the latch but not fully opening thankfully.

I took it straight into renault and they checked there system and said yes mine was a recall but had never been done so they are going to replace lock and catch free of charge.

If anybodys in doubt its worth checking tbh not worth the risk - I will ask what dates the cars were affected by the fault when I'm in there next week unless someone knows already

 

[jackfm]

Anyone know dates of cars affected by recall?

All mkII PhII i think mate, so 2001 onwards

 

[adam172]

mines a ph1 on an 'x' reg and is a recall? so it must apply to ph1s as well?? imo if you have a mk2 get it checked out ?

 

[Daz.]

I had mine done last summer, quick question though did they revise they part or is it expected to happen again!?

 

[richy22]

I had mine done last summer, quick question though did they revise they part or is it expected to happen again!?

All they do is grease it up I believe. They don't change anything on the mechanism. I check mine often anyway so I always re-grease it etc if needed.

 

[st3ve]

+1 just make sure it's greased up, you can tell if its sticking just by opening the bonnet.

 

[ABOO]

So I'm guessing in the primary fastner, where bung sits, there should be a little catch which should move forwards and backwards as you open and shut bonnet.

I say should as my bonnet is currently secured with a cable tie...

 

[fUbAr]

All they do is grease it up I believe. They don't change anything on the mechanism. I check mine often anyway so I always re-grease it etc if needed.

They replaced my whole mechanism for a new one under the recall, and used a whole tub of copper grease.

 

[Nightwalker]

Checked with the Renault dealer today after reading this thread. Mine has not had the bonnet catch recall done. Not sure if I am going to take it in if all they do is lube up the one that is on there, if they fitted a new one I would go for it.

 

[ABOO]

Will bell them on Tuesday about mine.

 

[iimushroomzii]

Checked with the Renault dealer today after reading this thread. Mine has not had the bonnet catch recall done. Not sure if I am going to take it in if all they do is lube up the one that is on there, if they fitted a new one I would go for it.

I'd take it to be done, because then if something does happen and you've had the recall then you can blame then! :approve:

 

[StevieG-09]

I done my driving test in my Clio and I wasn't allowed to do the test until i had it checked by Renault and a recipt to say I had it checked over. That's the way I found out about this fault.

 

[Alexjfinch]

I shall be phoning Renault on Tuesday then!

 

[Ben.]

I got the letter through for mine but never actually got round to having it done, hopefully the current owner has

 

[Nightwalker]

I'd take it to be done, because then if something does happen and you've had the recall then you can blame then! :approve:

True dat. I don't usually like letting other techies work on my car; guess I will have to this time (visions of them sitting on my alacantra with dirty overalls).

 

[Shorty_Irl]

Just to point out this recall and issue relates to ALL Mk2 Clios, Ph1, 2 and 3 and also the Campus. Please folks, for your own safety, contact your nearest Renault dealership and at the very least check and see if the previous owner had the recall done or not.

 

[NOT! gary l]

This happened to some girl i know the other day.

Need more pics of that girl.

 

[Nightwalker]

Need more pics of that girl.

lol, didn't notice the reflection in the side window first time I looked at that pic, just saw the busted motor. I second more pics of that girl.

 

[Scott S]

Checked with the Renault dealer today after reading this thread. Mine has not had the bonnet catch recall done. Not sure if I am going to take it in if all they do is lube up the one that is on there, if they fitted a new one I would go for it.

Both parts of the catch were replaced when mine went in. Might just depend on condition, if it does, I may have been lucky to get there.....

 

[SC03OTT]

Mine was replaced and the car was only 2 years old max. The old catch looked perfect as well.

 

[Nightwalker]

Took my Clio in for the recall today, they just checked and lubed.

 

[vala]

you can call up renault UK and they too can tell you if its been done already. if it has there's no need to pay up for a new bonnet catch mechanism. simply undo the 2 bolts holding the catch and give it a good clean/scrub with a brush (i used a brass one) and some WD40. you will notice the catch will become looser the more you clean it. dry it up then whack some grease over it before putting it back.
it'll work like new.
just in future when checking the car, make sure you or whoever checks it has a look at the catch and regrease (re-clean if necessary)

 

[ABOO]

Just decided to pull lever on mine with bonnet up already to expose the little metal lip which appears. Sprayed loads of Wd40 in there and then greased as well. Pulled it about 10-15 times, and then opened and shut bonnet about 5 times.

Now catches and shuts fully everytime. Will keep an eye on it though....

 

[ABOO]

Ps ... Just posted at same time as Vala

 

[Alastair.]

this happend at my work a while back, renault paid iirc

 

[rctempire]

Seems to be common, however i believe the book says check the bonnet catch as it is a serviceable item, so means grease it!!

 

[katg]

after reading this i thought i'd better check mine, and surprisingly it's not been done either so booked in on tuesday.
Saw a cable tie being mentioned above, would this be advisable until then, as i'm gonna be doing over 300 miles between now and when it's done, or will it not help?

 

[adam172]

as mentioned mine going in tomorrow morning to get this done they said they are replacing catch and lock

 

[Karashi]

after reading this i thought i'd better check mine, and surprisingly it's not been done either so booked in on tuesday.
Saw a cable tie being mentioned above, would this be advisable until then, as i'm gonna be doing over 300 miles between now and when it's done, or will it not help?

Free it up and grease it as per vala & ABOO, cable tie if you must.

 

[adam172]

got back from renault about an hour ago very pleased with the service they replace both catch and lock with no problems atall