MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: theo91 on August 05, 2012, 01:32:58 pm

Title: issues with opening bonnet?
Post by: theo91 on August 05, 2012, 01:32:58 pm

i was trying to open my bonnet this morn to change the bulbs and my bonnet release handle snapped. i then removed the trim to pull on the actual cable itself but it still wouldnt release. does anyone know why this might be??? ..........and have a partnumber for the little plastic bit that connects the handle and cable  :signLOL:

Title: Re: issues with opening bonnet?
Post by: wacky on August 29, 2012, 01:51:26 pm

getting mine done tomorrow at VW, they quoted me £78 for the new handle fitted. the cable is ok.

Title: Re: issues with opening bonnet?
Post by: mvb12 on August 29, 2012, 02:00:30 pm

Quote from: wacky on August 29, 2012, 01:51:26 pm

getting mine done tomorrow at VW, they quoted me £78 for the new handle fitted. the cable is ok.

 :signLOL: no more to be said

Title: Re: issues with opening bonnet?
Post by: ashley on August 29, 2012, 02:15:21 pm

Handles snap due to the cable or closing mech seizing. Common problem always keep mine mega lubricated  :innocent:

There must be a procdure for getting the bonnet open should this happen. I would get some mole grips on the cable and giving it a proper yank with someone applying slight upward pressure to the bonnet front edge.