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mrluke



Member Since: 22 Apr 2018
Location: Essex
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Stuck Bonnet

2013 L320 RRS AB

I have one bonnet latch that is not latching correctly

I then have the other one that wont release.

When i pull on the handle , it does nothing ( no clicks to release the bonnet )

I can feel a little resistance though

Is there any way for me to Unlatch the drivers side without using the handle ( Through grill or something) ?

Should I remove the handle and try to Manual pull the cable ?

Should there be 1 or 2 cables attached to the handle. ?

Please HELP Big Cry

Post #621981 Thu Feb 17 2022 12:21pm
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NoExpert



Member Since: 28 Jan 2022
Location: Poznań, Poland
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Poland 2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Lux Fuji White

Have you tried pulling the handle then giving the hood a quick whack with your hand? Just a quick hit over the latch with the base of a closed fist. Obviously not so hard you do damage to the car or yourself, but just enough to jar it. You may need somebody to pull the handle at the same time. It’s a little bit of an art. If it gets it open, I suggest closing the hood like you mean it. It’s not the tailgate, there’s no soft close latch. Although, make sure there’s nothing obstructing it from latching. I left the cap from a washer fluid bottle on the radiator support, wouldn’t latch. 2011 RRS HSE Luxury 3.0 TDV6 Fuji White on Ebony/Ivory
Born and raised in So Cal. Moved to the UK in 2018 for a few years. Now in Poland and looking at moving back to the UK.

Post #621988 Thu Feb 17 2022 5:33pm
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Boxers



Member Since: 26 Sep 2019
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Zermatt Silver

I had the same with mine got my neighbour to push down on the bonnet while I pulled the lever took about 3 attempts & it opened, gave everything I could get to a good clean & lubrication and its been fine since.

Post #621989 Thu Feb 17 2022 6:18pm
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Lindab



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As "Boxers" said someone to press down & release at the same time Range Rover Sport: Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe: 992 Porsche Carrera 4S

Post #621992 Thu Feb 17 2022 7:33pm
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mrluke



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Thanks all.

will try tomorrow once the wind has died down.

Post #622039 Fri Feb 18 2022 8:59pm
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mrluke



Member Since: 22 Apr 2018
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Ok Tried the above , It isnt opening still.

Removed the handle and tried a pull on the cable, still not opening.

I assume the only method to open now is to go in through the front grill and somehow open it that way ?

Any one able to help me out please Very Happy

Post #622073 Sun Feb 20 2022 12:39pm
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woodsie



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography Stornoway Grey

On mine, late 2010, the cable is in 2 pieces. Cable from the handle goes to the near side wing, I think behind the plastic inner wing cover and I think quite high up and near the front.
There’s a plastic box about 1/2” square and 2” long inside of which the handle cable and the cable which runs along the front to the bonnet catches are joined.
The ‘box’ splits longitudinally if that makes sense.
You might need to remove the front near side wheel or put the car into offfroad mode to remove the inner wheel cover.
If you can get the box open you can then pull the front cable with pliers to release the catch?

Post #622092 Sun Feb 20 2022 6:56pm
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