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Offline Kristian

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Re: Bonnet won’t open!!
« Reply #30 on: July 03, 2020, 01:06:39 pm »
@fakie1977 - really useful article, he mentions the fear of not being able to open it also. At least he has the cable attached though! Not sure what to do other than attack the panel, or go in through the wheel well?

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Re: Bonnet won’t open!!
« Reply #31 on: July 03, 2020, 03:43:46 pm »
You could take the wheel and wheel arch liner out, I don't think you'll be able to get to the mechanism as the intake manifold will be where you'll want your hand to be.

Worth a try though.

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Re: Bonnet won’t open!!
« Reply #32 on: July 03, 2020, 05:20:40 pm »
@bobby_fodge any other ideas mate? I think you are probably right, what about if I take the under tray off? May be better access?

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Re: Bonnet won’t open!!
« Reply #33 on: July 03, 2020, 05:22:03 pm »
Again, does anyone know of a link to an exploded diagram of the front end of the car?

Offline fakie1977

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Bonnet won’t open!!
« Reply #34 on: July 03, 2020, 05:35:48 pm »
Again, does anyone know of a link to an exploded diagram of the front end of the car?
This may help


https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/golf+variant+4motion/golf/2007-474/8/


Also - do you know whereabouts the cable has snapped? I would have thought if it’s still attached to the lock you could still use it to pull it and pry it open?

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Re: Bonnet won’t open!!
« Reply #35 on: July 08, 2020, 11:39:39 pm »
@fakie1977 thanks for the link mate, sorry for the late reply (away for work). I couldn’t find the specific diagram for that release mechanism.

To answer your question, the nipple that attaches the cable has snapped (rust I imagine) so there is literally nothing to grip onto!

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Re: Bonnet won’t open!!
« Reply #36 on: July 09, 2020, 07:54:28 am »
I think this is going to be a fairly intrusive repair and I would be sourcing a grill from a breaker first. The link below is pretty good where the lock is about to get it with a drill. Sounds like the only way if there is no cable left.

https://www.volkswagenforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13329

Good luck!

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Re: Bonnet won’t open!!
« Reply #37 on: July 09, 2020, 10:37:31 am »
If you google exploded diagram Mk5 Golf you might see it clearer