Clio bonnet not closing properly

[hazzel_frazzel]

I've just got back from working abroad for 7 months, and I went to get my clio back on the road today. I reconnected the battery and tried to close the bonnet, but it would not shut properly, it was slightly raised like when you pull the bonnet release lever. After having a bit of a look I isolated this as the problem, it would open but then not close again by itself. I sprayed a ton of wd40 on the exposed bit of the wire and the spring, and it now closes properly, but I'd like to know what parts of the mechanism i should grease to make this better, what i should use, (wd40, grease or something different) and how often I should do it.
Cheers guys

 

[Fletcher]

I take it to Renault, i had mine replaced free of charge.

 

[simonwwfc]

im sure there was a recall regarding this problem

 

[Fletcher]

^^^yep.

Did you not get a letter then?

 

[Sash]

all you have to do is take your car to any Renault dealership and ask for the bonnet catch recall to be done, they should also give your car a quick look over too for free.

 

[hazzel_frazzel]

I got the letter, it went in with the previous owner, and since then the catch has been greased at every service, seems strange, but it's probably just because its been stood still so long. Thanks for the replies guys, I will take it to renault

 

[Sash]

Is there any sign of rust? even the tiniest amount and they should replace it again!