Hodaka Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hi guys, So today I was waiting for the wife to come back (she needed a lift) so I thought I'd take the time to top up my wind screen wash. When I went to close/lower the bonnet I noticed that the bonnet stayed up right even without the support rod (is that the name?). I thought it strange so I gently pushed down and closed the bonnet. I then tried to open the bonnet again to check everything's ok, but there's definitely some resistance that wasn't previously there. I didn't want to force it so after (gently) trying a few times, I decided to just close it fully and do some research first. In retrospect, it would have been good to take a look around while it was stuck in the upright position, but heigh ho. Anyhow, I was wondering if anyone had experienced this before? The release mechanism itself is fine - it just feels like there's something preventing the bonnet from going up on its hinges. Any input would be appreciated. Wasn't sure what to search for! Cheers, Hodaka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Sounds like the hinges need lubing mate - can be the only thing causing the up/down movement to stick, unless you have any kind of aftermarket struts fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) Have you tried just lubing the hinges and catch? Edit: beat me to it! Edited September 27, 2016 by ZEUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Thanks for the input guys. I don't have aftermarket struts, just the stock support rod thing. I think I can lift it enough so that I can spray it with something in there. I'm thinking WD-40 to start, then if/once it opens, I can use something else that'll last longer. Does that sound like a plan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) That Edited September 27, 2016 by evest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 That should do it mate, I can't think what else it could be, unless something has gotten caught in one of the hinges. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Actually I reckon that is more likely - doubtful that stiff hinges would hold up the whole bonnet and then also prevent you from easily lifting it. Perhaps something got stuck in there when you had it open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Perhaps something got stuck in there when you had it open? That was my thought too. Hard to check without forcing it open more though! I guess blasting it with WD-40 may dislodge whatever's in there. Cheers for the input. I'll give it a go in the next few days and report back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) So... I had a go at this yesterday. I lifted the bonnet about 10cm (at the front) then blasted some compressed air in there (at the hinge) in an attempt to dislodge anything that may be stuck. That didn't work so I sprayed some WD-40 as well and left it overnight. Today I tried again after work, but it didn't feel much better. I tried a different method by lifting it, dropping it slightly and then lifting it up again. I did this repeatedly (gently!) and it slowly lifted up until I managed to lift it enough to use the bonnet support rod. I then sprayed some WD-40 Specialist White Lithium Grease on it and wiggled it up and down some more. It feels fine again now, phew! Thanks again for your input guys. Much appreciated! Edited October 9, 2016 by Hodaka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Glad you got it sorted mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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