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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16871   
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Either the prong on the bonnet, or, more likely, the receptacle on the shut panel is worn and needs replacing.
I had exactly the same problem last year and had to replace the receptacle to cure it. |
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23rd Aug 2017 11:47pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 746 
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It may also be worth checking that the cable runs freely and is not sticking.
If it is getting some cable lube (as used on bike brakes) down it and see if that improves it. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper. Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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24th Aug 2017 6:53am |
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| Djcla Member Since: 29 Jul 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 469
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I will have a look and see if i can work out what you mean lol , ill add photos if its not clear  Thank you |
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24th Aug 2017 10:44am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19568
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Sometimes the cable is worn and frayed.
Mine is slightly, but not causing any issues yet. It could be that. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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24th Aug 2017 1:11pm |
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| rustandoil Member Since: 08 Sep 2012 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 664  
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Give the mechanism a squirt of something like WD40 and "exercise" it a bit ....see what happens
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24th Aug 2017 2:28pm |
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| Djcla Member Since: 29 Jul 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 469
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So looks like a new catch has been fitted maybe the issue there?
 Click image to enlarge Wire is not as tight as I'd expect but no clue on how you would access it easily? Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Do you need to work through the tiny access holes or take the whole fan assembly out? I can't wiggle or pull the bonnet open so it's only when driving along it does it |
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31st Aug 2017 4:08pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16871
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The fault will be either wear on the prong - the thing with a spring surrounding it - or the catch in the receptacle that the prong goes into. The prong simply unsrews from the bonnet once the lock nut is loosened (but beware that the spring is quite powerful), to access the recptacle you need to take the grill off.
The prong has a sort of arrow head on it which should have sharp shoulders. If thye are rounded, the bonnet will prong open as you describe. More often that not, it is the edge of the catch in the receptable that wears though, which has the same effect. You cannot see the relevant edge, however, so if the prong looks good then replace the receptacle. Neither is particularly expensive. Also when you refit leave som slack in the operating cable, since if it is too tight the parts may not engage fully. If you have a/c (which I don't) accessing the receptacle may be more difficult. The catch you have photographed is the secondary catch and the onlt thing between you and a wrecked bonnet and smashed windscreen at the moment! |
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31st Aug 2017 4:41pm |
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| Djcla Member Since: 29 Jul 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 469
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As I'm not entirely sure what you mean as I'm assuming it's not in my photos? You have a link to the parts?
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31st Aug 2017 5:48pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16871
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This bit on the bonnet.
This bit on the closure panel. The picture shows this upside-down. Note that these are not necessarily the exact parts for your vehicle, since there are two different diameters that were used. Check the part numbers for the model year or VIN of your vehicle. I just grabbed these links quickly to show you what I am talking about.  |
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31st Aug 2017 6:31pm |
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| Djcla Member Since: 29 Jul 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 469
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Cheers , so aftermarket ok so we think or twice the price LR? Also were the different diameters user on different year ranges? Mines 2002 52 plate
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31st Aug 2017 6:54pm |
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| Djcla Member Since: 29 Jul 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 469
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Click image to enlarge Looks a little worn Click image to enlarge Not sure this is quite right or not seems to have a lip inside |
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31st Aug 2017 7:36pm |
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| Djcla Member Since: 29 Jul 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 469
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Swapped the striker out seems much better when closed. Not sure if it matters if the groove is vertical or not though as it doesn't seem to make a difference. I'll test it at speed now.
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10th Sep 2017 4:49pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16871
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The 'groove' is just a slot so that a screwdriver can be used to adjust the pin.
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10th Sep 2017 10:59pm |
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| Djcla Member Since: 29 Jul 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 469
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Lol excellent I thought that was the case but wasn't 100%. I actually think the old one just needed adjustment/tightening but new was only 6 so hopefully that's now fixed.
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11th Sep 2017 7:22am |
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