magic_chimp Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Hi My 04 Mondeo Estate has got the dreaded bonnet release problem - position 1 clicks it open but position 2 doesn't open it fully. Having looked online and seeing that it's a common problem, I don't fancy drilling things out, ruining the front grille etc so can anybody recommend an independent garage/mechanic in the Haywards Heath area who I can get to sort this out? Thanks in advance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppeter7 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 have you tried pushing the grill in when unlocking the bonnet ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2KLAU Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Don't know if this would help but worth a try, spray WD40 at the mechanism and let it sit for a slight bit, and then try and wiggle the mechanism about and see if it might free it. I had the problem with mine where ther mechanism was stuck on the open position, so it would latch, but when pushed it would not lock, as if the bonnet release cable was still pulling, so a spray of WD40 and some tugging on the cable from inside the car freed the latch and it now locks. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pragmatix Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Albert, the mk3 don't have the same release mechanism as the mk4, the 3's are key operated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic_chimp Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks for the replies. Have tried WD40, using the spare key, putting pressure on the bonnet whilst unlocking, pushing in the grille whilst unlocking, getting my brother to have a go all to no avail! Am pee'd off with the bleedin' thing so will get a mechanic to give it a go as I need a service anyway. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey King Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Allen Ford in Swindon charged me £227 to replace the damn lock!! Hope you managed to resolve the problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Allen Ford are not well liked. They have a habit of overcharging for parts and have stung a few on this club by not honouring online pricing for ordered bits. Sent from my SM-G930F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I would rather drive my car through allen fords entire business, than buy a single stinking washer from them. Cowboys! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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