Bonnet catch

[welsh.Z.S.]

Bought a 172 last nite, ph2, and the bonnet will only open if I get someone to pull the bonnet whilst I pull the bonnet latch, any ideas where to start?

 

[skinz]

There was a recall on ph2 latches - covered loads 'search'. Local dealers should replace but if like mine they said its not on the list and they would no show me the list and they won't replace for free,

 

[182Trophy]

Bought a 172 last nite, ph2, and the bonnet will only open if I get someone to pull the bonnet whilst I pull the bonnet latch, any ideas where to start?

Get some WD40 in there mate. All around the whole mechanism. Whilst doing the spraying make sure you open and close the latch a good few times to get it all in. If that works then great, but you will more than likely need a new mechanism fitted. I had mine done for free from Renault as they sent me a letter. I am not sure about the 172 models though but I doubt they would refuse.

 

[182Trophy]

There was a recall on ph2 latches - covered loads 'search'. Local dealers should replace but if like mine they said its not on the list and they would no show me the list and they won't replace for free,

Phone up Renault UK and demand a new catch as it is dangerous. Also that you have friends that have had theirs done as part of a recall and that you have the same car and are being treated very unfairly. Should work.

 

[Dave..]

If it's not popping up when you pull on the release catch, the catch and grill are probably misaligned, preventing the bonnet lifting on it's own.

The recall issue was regarding the secondary catch sticking and never moving back into place once the bonnet is shut.

 

[welsh.Z.S.]

If it's not popping up when you pull on the release catch, the catch and grill are probably misaligned, preventing the bonnet lifting on it's own.

The recall issue was regarding the secondary catch sticking and never moving back into place once the bonnet is shut.

Thanks for all the replies. Dave so easy to realign them?

 

[Ianboom]

Just had this problem on mine, tried greasing and moving the catch in the slam panel, in the end I cured it by greasing the slide of the bit on the bonnet I side the spring-shoots up now!

 

[welsh.Z.S.]

The mechanism on the slam panel seems to work fine, nice an free etc, the spring on the bonnet seems abit stiff tho

 

[Ianboom]

Like I posted, greasing the spring slide worked for me!