Bonnet catch problem!!

[Finny]

not sure if this should be in here or in the exterior bit but...

last night i was going to change a headlight bulb which had blown so as i attempted to open the bonnet, the catch was very slack as i tried (still attached) so i got out the car and bonnet hadnt opened. My only guess is either cable has snapped or dis connected...

So im obviously faced with what is probably going to be a right old ball ache? can anyone shed any light on this please?

Car is a ph1

 

[MWright]

My first call would be to head to a main dealership there is a recall on bonnet catches, if they believe it needs replacing they'll do so FOC or they'll try their luck and try charging you.

Letters are in circulation - just received mine today so I'll be sorting that out.

 

[Finny]

honestly? even on a y reg ph1?

 

[MWright]

Worth checking it out I guess. Renault know it's a problem. Not 100% if the same problem lies with the ph1 try ringing in querying about the bonnet catch recall and say yours feels too loose and they may offer an inspection.

 

[G-string]

Funny enough I had a letter today as well from renault about a bonnet catch problem on my 2004 182. Basically said to go to a local dealer and they would check and remedy any problem for free. Worth checking as said.

 

[Finny]

spoke with head service technician at local renault and he claims the recall is abit of a joke anyway as all they are doing is getting the cars back to grease the catch up and thats that!

on closer inspection of mine i can hear the cable making a noise under the bonnet when i try the level inside the car...therefore i think its came off under the bonnet?

anyone know how i can open the bonnet from outside?