Vauxhall Astra - bonnet won't open

coopersim · 1 Feb 2011 at 00:15

Pulling on the release does nothing, just makes a clunking noise, any ideas on how to get in to it?

MOOGLEYS · 1 Feb 2011 at 00:20

If you feel down by the pull handle you should be able to feel the cable pull this rather than the handle you may need to use pliers to give it a good yank. Otherwise you can try applying pressure to the bonnet and doing the same whilst pulling the release tab. Otherwise you will need to remove the Grill and force the release this usually means breaking the grill to get access...

coopersim · 1 Feb 2011 at 00:35

Thanks, I'll pass this on.

I suggested he punches a hole in the bonnet roughly in line with the washer bottle...

IrishChr1s · 1 Feb 2011 at 13:07

This has worked for me, pull the cord, then go to the bonnet and apply a quick push in a downward direction, this works for my missus 2002 astra.

Building Candy · 1 Feb 2011 at 13:37

IrishChr1s said:
This has worked for me, pull the cord, then go to the bonnet and apply a quick push in a downward direction, this works for my missus 2002 astra.

works a lot better if you have someone pressing on the bonnet, then you pull the lever and hold it up, release bonnet and it should/can open.

Then adjust it up or you'll be swearing next time as it only gets worse over time!

coopersim · 1 Feb 2011 at 13:58

Thanks for the tips, I shall have a go at this later on