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adam_Randell · Feb 3rd, 2008, 07:17 PM

Guys, my bonnet catch (inside the car) has snapped. HAs this happend to anyone else? if so how easy is it to fix? Or how much would it cost to fix? Cheers guys

MiniMpi · Feb 3rd, 2008, 07:58 PM

Never heard of one going on an R56 but they are known to break on R50's etc.
Shouldn't be to hard to replace but getting the replacement might take time.
Fergal.

ShaunSheep · Feb 3rd, 2008, 08:40 PM

The bonnet release stopped working on my R56 before Xmas, thought the cable had just detached itself from the the plastic pull inside the car (as I'd read in previous threads) but a quick trip to the dealer revealed that the cable had snapped... they replaced it under warranty

adam_Randell · Feb 3rd, 2008, 09:10 PM

said they wouldnt replace mine as i had a bump 7 months ago. they also said that my wheel arches coming off were due to this 'collision' too. even though my sisters came off aswell! Ill go in and see how much it will be, it needs a service but would be rather tricky if you cant get the bonnet up haha

118 · Feb 3rd, 2008, 09:12 PM

I have noticed that you do seem to have to pull the lever quite hard for it to release - I've been waiting for something to happen to mine!

Boro Boy · Feb 4th, 2008, 08:42 AM

Not sure how much a replacement lever costs, Adam, sorry. However - a tip for others to prevent it happening - stick some grease on each of the two mechanisms which lock down the bonnet U-bolts. You'll then notice that the release lever pops the bonnet much easier ...

Matthew Boocock · Feb 16th, 2008, 02:50 PM

Hi all,

I had a small problem recently withe catch underneath the bonnet. After you pulled the release catch inside, the catch under the bonnet was so stiff it would release. So i took it to my dealer and he put some "magic spray" on and all is now fine!!! Prob sorted in 5 mins flat!!!

adam_Randell · Feb 16th, 2008, 03:45 PM

Alright for some lol. I havent been able to open my bonnet since November!

Parts are on order, hopefully they will be in this week! WOOP!

ajamesj · Mar 10th, 2008, 07:46 PM

Mine just gave up today went to open the bonnet and no luck been quite tight for a while now the dealer is to call me in the morning

Feb 3rd, 2008, 07:17 PM	#1
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 982 Online	Bonnet Catch Guys, my bonnet catch (inside the car) has snapped. HAs this happend to anyone else? if so how easy is it to fix? Or how much would it cost to fix? Cheers guys ...::HBS::... Heard Before Seen adam_randell www.heardbeforeseen.com

Feb 3rd, 2008, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 04:20 PM Posts: 561 Offline	Never heard of one going on an R56 but they are known to break on R50's etc. Shouldn't be to hard to replace but getting the replacement might take time. Fergal. It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

Feb 3rd, 2008, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
ShaunSheep SLOW!!! Sheep!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 2,788 Offline	The bonnet release stopped working on my R56 before Xmas, thought the cable had just detached itself from the the plastic pull inside the car (as I'd read in previous threads) but a quick trip to the dealer revealed that the cable had snapped... they replaced it under warranty Last edited by ShaunSheep : Feb 3rd, 2008 at 10:47 PM.

Feb 3rd, 2008, 09:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 982 Online	said they wouldnt replace mine as i had a bump 7 months ago. they also said that my wheel arches coming off were due to this 'collision' too. even though my sisters came off aswell! Ill go in and see how much it will be, it needs a service but would be rather tricky if you cant get the bonnet up haha ...::HBS::... Heard Before Seen adam_randell www.heardbeforeseen.com

Feb 3rd, 2008, 09:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
118 KitKat Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 19,304 Offline	I have noticed that you do seem to have to pull the lever quite hard for it to release - I've been waiting for something to happen to mine! * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

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Feb 4th, 2008, 08:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Boro Boy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 64 Offline	Not sure how much a replacement lever costs, Adam, sorry. However - a tip for others to prevent it happening - stick some grease on each of the two mechanisms which lock down the bonnet U-bolts. You'll then notice that the release lever pops the bonnet much easier ... Last edited by Boro Boy : Feb 4th, 2008 at 09:19 AM. Reason: Not cable?

Feb 16th, 2008, 02:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Matthew Boocock Matt Boocock Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Claypole, Notts Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 44 Offline	Bonnet catch Hi all, I had a small problem recently withe catch underneath the bonnet. After you pulled the release catch inside, the catch under the bonnet was so stiff it would release. So i took it to my dealer and he put some "magic spray" on and all is now fine!!! Prob sorted in 5 mins flat!!! Matt Boocock

Feb 16th, 2008, 03:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 982 Online	Alright for some lol. I havent been able to open my bonnet since November! Parts are on order, hopefully they will be in this week! WOOP! ...::HBS::... Heard Before Seen adam_randell www.heardbeforeseen.com

Mar 10th, 2008, 07:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
ajamesj U ave just been Doopered Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arbroath Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 60 Offline	Mine just gave up today went to open the bonnet and no luck been quite tight for a while now the dealer is to call me in the morning

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