How Often Should The Bonnet Catch Be Checked? (MK 2 Phase 2)

[Curtiz]

Had it last done in January or so i think but just curious to know how often it should be checked, just so i can keep myself right?

thanks

 

[planetx]

I check mine every time I close the bonnet....simple

 

[davebem]

Every service.

 

[.J.a.m.e.s.]

Its only a problem if you dont close it propley.... is that correct?

 

[CupSport]

I wasnt aware that a bonnet catch was a thing to keep an eye on

 

[Beef-Mc]

Give it a burst of WD40 if it's worrying you.

 

[Pete.]

If you believe Watchdog, check it every day, that way it will really wear out quickly and soon come undone. Just check that it is shut when you close it.

 

[Steve]

If the mechanism returns there is no need to check it.

Most will check levels weekly, so when closing check it then:S

It's not rocket sceince!

 

[Mark One]

my bonnet catch will not quite open the bonnet by itself. It wont quite release far enough. Is there anything I can try?

 

[clio mk2 bod!]

you can do it yourself if it looks rusty simply take it into a renault dealer they do it for free because they reconise that its a problem

 

[daviebroon]

got my car in 2003... never checked it, never had a problem. SBV sprayed some grease in it about 3 months ago, but it was more out of courtesy than necessitiy

 

[Brasseye]

i check mine every week and apply a small amount of lube

 

[D1CKY]

i check mine every week and apply a small amount of lube

Lol

 

[andyroo]

If it catches when you close it (ie, it wont open if you pull up on the bonnet) it will be fine. I struggle to believe humans are so stupid that we have had all these cases (although oddly noone on cs.net) of peoples bonnets not being closed properly when all it takes is a quick tug to check it (like you would do on any car!). I mean really, the catch may get stuck open, but who closes their bonnet, doesnt hear a massive clunk of the catch returning and walks off thinking its fine? Darwinism at its best methinks