Bonnet Catch

[ChrisCurzon]

Hey guys wondering if could get some one to maybe post a pic of there bonnet catch as mines not working.

The bonet closes properly but wont catch and you can just lift the bonnect up and flick the catch and its open.

Tried having a look at it but not sure what its supposed to look like so if could get a pic could see whats wrong on mine

Cheers

 

[ChrisCurzon]

no one able to help with this?

 

[nev]

you ever had a knock to the front of the car by any chance?

 

[ChrisCurzon]

not that iv done.

was working fine till fitted strut braces and oil gauge at weekend did have to take panal off inside with the pull for bonnet catch.

 

[nev]

when i had a small shunt to the front of my car the same thing happened. Once cross member etc and everything was replaced i didn't have th problem. It was if the catch had moved out of place slightly, and meant the bonnet couldn't lock!

Could it be a case of just retracing your steps and seeing if its out of place?

 

[ChrisCurzon]

yea i had a look at the catch its self and moves easly so think somethings borken or moved but dont know what it looks like origanily so cant really tell.

 

[andygolf]

are you sure the bonnt isint catching on the strut brace that you have fitted

 

[ChrisCurzon]

not catching on strut brace as closes properly as did before just doesent lock down can just lift back up again.

 

[t18con.]

the bonnet release cable is a 2 piece jobbie on the ibiza, the join being behind the water bottle, and once its upset its a pita to put right, i lost a bonnet by folding it back while driving down the road cos mine wasnt working right. ive often wondered could a mk2 one be retro fitted if its one piece.

 

[ChrisCurzon]

well went seat and they said the catch it totaly bust and srpings gone so getting new one.

can any one get me a pic of waht tehres looks like working as going to fit new one but not sure how its meant to go.

cheers for help

 

[jacko18]

mine doesnt click down properly if you just drop the bonnet down. you have to literally push down hard on the bonnet and you will hear it click.