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Odin



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Bonnet not latching closed - am I being daft?
I fitted CP to my bonnet some 3 months ago and no problems. I then checked the fluid levels on Sunday morning and was unable to shut and fully latch the bonnet closed. The rear nearside corner of the bonnet is now gouging into the wing so something has changed but I can't see what. The pin / male at the front of the bonnet is still locating in the female section and the release lever is operating correctly - it's just not going in enough to latch.

So, any ideas are appreciated?
Post #101445 21st Nov 2011 7:23pm
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Buzz



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Re: Bonnet not latching closed - am I being daft?
Odin wrote:
I fitted CP to my bonnet some 3 months ago and no problems. I then checked the fluid levels on Sunday morning and was unable to shut and fully latch the bonnet closed. The rear nearside corner of the bonnet is now gouging into the wing so something has changed but I can't see what. The pin / male at the front of the bonnet is still locating in the female section and the release lever is operating correctly - it's just not going in enough to latch.

So, any ideas are appreciated?


Check the cable is returning fully and not slightly open still? I.E push the handle in the cab back.
Post #101448 21st Nov 2011 7:41pm
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BigRuss



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I had a similar issue, they replaced the hole locking system Russell
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Odin



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The latch in the cabin is fully retracting so it's not that I'm afraid.
Post #101468 21st Nov 2011 8:15pm
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BigRuss



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If the vehicle is still under any warranty call LRA and have then drag it in to be fixed. Russell
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blackwolf



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Check that the bushes are present and correct in the hinges.
Post #101470 21st Nov 2011 8:25pm
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Def-00



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I had a similar problem as well, actually the bonnet refused to even latch on. Don't know if it's the same problem as me but next to the pin in the center (dont know technical term) there's a cylindrical shaped metal with a spring around it try turning it clockwise or anticlockwise until the spring compresses a bit and try shutting again. 2012 Fuji White 110 Flattened
Post #101472 21st Nov 2011 8:55pm
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Cannonball



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Similar problem. Two attempts by dealer to adjust without success, replaced cable and no problem after that.
Post #101550 22nd Nov 2011 9:55am
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blackwolf



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Re: Bonnet not latching closed - am I being daft?
Odin wrote:

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The rear nearside corner of the bonnet is now gouging into the wing so something has changed but I can't see what.
...


If the back corner of the bonnet is digging into the wing, there must be something wrong with the hinges - a fault with the locking pin won't alter the basic alignment of the bonnet.

There are only three things I can think of that will alter the alignment of the hinges:-
1) the bush is missing from one or other or both
2) the setscrews securing the hinge to the bonnet are loose or the hinge has moved on one or other or both sides
3) the bonnet itself is bent

I suppose that it is also possible that the wing itself is bent.

Any of these should be pretty easy to spot!

Have you had a visit from the nocturnal light-fingered brigade trying to force your bonnet open and steal it?
Post #101569 22nd Nov 2011 10:35am
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Odin



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Thanks for the ideas. I will have a closer look over the weekend.
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Odin



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The guys at Mann automotive confirmed my guess as to the cause. Puma bonnets don't cope well with CP and being stood on to access the roof rack. Bonnet was twisted. All fixed now.
Post #108077 17th Dec 2011 3:55pm
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