TheLostScott

Hi all,

In need of some help. I've had my Scooby parked up for a while now and the battery has run flat.

Problem I have is that I can't even access the battery to charge it as the bonnet release mechanism isn't behaving.

Is this due to battery itself being dead and the alarm system factoring in somehow or has the cable failed?

The odd thing is the boot won't open either?

Any help is appreciated.

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

both cable operated so nothing to do with battery

TheLostScott

Ok, cheers, how would I open the bonnet without using the bonnet release in the cabin? I can access the latch being going through above the grill but pressing it doesn't do squat...

No one around to help by pressing down on the hood while I keep triggering the cabin release either...

super_ted

iTrader: (30)

Your a bit stuck then.

Do you have breakdown cover? If so, just be easier to give them a call, they have all the tools for such an occasion.

Busterbulldog

iTrader: (1)

If all else fails buy a charger that will trickle charge through the ciggy lighter then drive to a garage.

Irontusk86

I had some issues with my bonnet release, but opposite problem. The tension in the bonnet release cable had gone slightly slack and wouldn't lock the boot properly.

I just sprayed some WD40 over the bonnet mechanism as it was very clogged in grime and muck, opened and shut the bonnet a few times and it freed up and worked fine! Not had a problem since.

If it's been sat still for a while then maybe the latch has gone a bit stiff/rusty. spray something on it to loosen up any rust or grit/dirt, let it work its magic for a few minutes then give the lever in under the steering wheel a few tugs and see if it pops open. repeat the process a few times and see if that does the job.