Thread: bonnet keeps releasing while i drive

Originally Posted by michel

I just bought a 2011 90 defender and the bonnet keeps popping up does anyone know how to fix this??

for safety buy rubber side clips jim

Originally Posted by michel

I just bought a 2011 90 defender and the bonnet keeps popping up when I'm driving does anyone know how to fix this??

I usually let my bonnet drop from about 10cm to make sure that the catch engages properly.

When you close it try pulling it up again, if it comes up you might not be closing it properly and need to try a little more force.

Baring that make sure that the mechanism isn't sticking, I had this happen on an older one and a good clean out and more lubricant fixed it.


Richard

They are not designed to exceed 90kmh
Andrew

There's got to be a catch to this?
Side clips are the go!

Originally Posted by Saitch

There's got to be a catch to this?
Side clips are the go!

Nah mate,thats an early Tojo/Jeep thing.Just needs adjusting surely!!!!
Andrew

A spare tyre on the bonnet should make it safe to 200kmh
Andrew

Just drop into MR Automotive at Redcliffe and get them to adjust it,it should not just pop up like that,it is mal adjusted or out of alignment.

Usually too tight causes this. Back the adjuster off a couple of threads.