Discussion and technical advice the SW20 MR2. 3S-GTE, 3S-GE, 3S-FE etc
Anything and everything to do with maintenance, modifications and electrical is in here for the Mk2.
94 MK2 rev 3 front bonnet wont open cable is not snapped but will not open
I can see the latch from under the car but which bit releases the bonnet ?
common problem how do i sort it ? desperate need it for work
Is the latching mechanism dis-engaging when you pull the release lever? get someone to pull the release lever while giving the bonnet a 'tap' around the catch area and see if it pops.
Has the latch made the pop sound and isn't opening? Maybe try disconnecting the cable from the lever in the driver footwell and pulling the cable with some plyers on the end to get it to pop.
Rev1 Tubby, Garrett GT3071R, Motec M4 EMS, 880cc delphis, Rev3 turbo port polished built head/cams/titanium retainers, shim under buckets, HD springs, etc., rear bumper mounted intercooler, and vanilla air freshener.
Get someone to push down on the bonnet while you use a pair of plyers to pull the release cable.
I had this on one of my MR2s.
Then make sure the cable is nice and tight and has some grease on the latch before closing the bonnet again.