Cost/part number for a 182 bonnet catch mechanism?

[RSR182]

Can anybody help please? I'm after the bit that actually bolts to the bonnet, specifically the large spring around the piston (but I assume it's sold as a complete assembly). My spring's rusty and I'm worried it'll snap, I've greased it up for the time being.

If it does snap, the worst that'll happen is two people are required to pop the bonnet right?

Cheers

 

[syko6288]

See if its been back for the re call if not get it done

A lad I work with has a 52plate 172 cup and has had his done recently

 

[LiamR172]

Go to renault and have them check it over.

I got a whole new part when i took mine in.. for free aswell

 

[RSR182]

Thanks chaps. It had been 'recalled' before I bought it, checked with Renault. I haven't taken up Renault's latest free inspection offer though, will book it in and just get the parts if the labour fee is mental.

 

[LiamR172]

Everything was free for me as it was the recall.

They will check it over and let you know either way, if they say its fine then it breaks then surely its their fault aswell?

 

[RSR182]

Car's booked in for the inspection, asked ahead of time in case they decide to charge me for the part, and they'll sell it for about £48. In the interest of two big macs and my hunger, can somebody confirm if all the mk2 bonnet upper catches are the same?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-RENAULT-CLIO-BONNET-CATCH-LOCK-LATCH-/270714366475

Thanks

 

[LiamR172]

That looks the same as mine...

But, you should get it done for free seeing as theres been 2 or 3 recalls on that part.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

They should do it for free, i went ages ago to local dealer to pick up some RS mats and he saw car asked if he could have a look at bonnet catch and if it hadn't been changed recently.
It wasn't in bad condition tbh but he got the lad to change it anyway for a shiney new one there and then for free. They should be well aware of the recalls and give you it FOC

 

[RSR182]

Yeah I got it booked in yesterday (even though it did have a catch swap in 2006 before I bought it). Also I lied, Renault offer the catch at £38 also, if I were forced to pay.

Thanks guys

 

[Wilky0302]

Hi guys

my bonnet catch doesn't lift when I pull the handle

does that mean mine needs replacing?

If so if I took it to renault would they replace it for free? Or at least be able to tell me if it has been replaced before ?

please let me know what you think


thanks


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[Steven103]

I thought you were only allowed one recall on these.

I'm sure IIRC the recall letter stated that you would get a new catch FOC, plus FOC inspections but that if you fail to have inspections & maintain the FOC catch then you bear the cost of subsequent catches.

 

[n90rme]

well I've had the car for 6 weeks and just had a letter for recall, they said if it needs replacing then it will be a fee of £95.00.
not the car but the bonnet catch. agree inspection though so might as well.

 

[jjames]

Yes letters out this week, they are now sent signed for, at a cost of £6 for Renault, it would have been cheaper for them to replace the catches at this rate. this is my 3rd letter. i don't think there has ever been a recall, Renault still deny a problem and blame it on poor servicing.

 

[Barwy]

When I bought my 172 at the start of the year I just phoned my local Renault dealer, got it booked in for the next weekend and they sorted it for free no questions