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A bonnet lock issue!!

symbiosis
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I'd bin it off for a new one myself.  If the re-lube only works for a few weeks/months it could be stuck again when you really need it...

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    6 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

    I'd bin it off for a new one myself.

    Yes I would agree with Tom, the re-lube is only going to be a 'second chance' sort of fix. When you do get it open you need a replacement.

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    I concur. On my journey of broken locks I replaced this mechanism. Not expensive at all, so next time you get her open, get the 10mm socket set out (?) and replace...

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    3 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

    I concur. On my journey of broken kocks I replaced this mechanism. Not expensive at all, so next time you get her open, get the 10mm socket set out (?) and replace...

    Thanks for the link Stephen

    Is this a DIYer job or do I need to line up a garage to do it? 

    Cheers

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    1 minute ago, symbiosis said:

    Thanks for the link Stephen

    Is this a DIYer job or do I need to line up a garage to do it? 

    Cheers

    LOL, I have no idea what your DIY skills are like! My garage did it, I stood and watched, took 10 minutes...

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    14 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

    LOL, I have no idea what your DIY skills are like! My garage did it, I stood and watched, took 10 minutes...

    Good point lol

    From this vid, it doesn't seem too bad so (as it will no doubt open the next time when garages etc are closed) I might give it a go https://youtu.be/fo24AGT1RT0

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