scooby_doo_do Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 http://www.chill-ville.co.uk/mexwave.gif http://www.chill-ville.co.uk/mexwave.gifhttp://www.chill-ville.co.uk/mexwave.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Al Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 I have a similar prob, when going over 100mph, the Red warning triangle would flash on, at the same time the 'door open' symbol . Bit worrying at first,but i found the alarm bonnet pin was set too high so would come on with the slightest 'lift' at speed of the bonnet.It was also stopping the 2nd catch from engaging proberly.Bit of adjustment and all is fine.....both catches engage! P.S. Just a bit of useless info. At work, we are always told to 'drop' the bonnet,rather than push down on the panel, which may deform the rubbishy thin Honda bonnets Do this to all my cars now with no probs. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 Mine lifts at the sides over 100leptons , frightens the f**k out of me , im even thinking of pins to hold the sucker down , when i stop and check its fastned on both catches but it is an AB-FLUG glass bonnet . John:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 mine does it too, did it on way back from drag strip. pulled over to make sure bonnet was closed properly. thought it might have something to do with me taking under tray off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 mine did it on the way to Leeds last week. You have to make sure it's closed properly by dropping it from a good hight! Then check to see if it moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 To drop or not? One a car I use d to own I had an intermittent cut out problem . I was in a jam of the M4 when the thing cut out, my mate jumped out and hit the distributor and lowered the bonnet and gave it a shove. I had two lovely hand size dents in the bonnet until I got rid of it. I have dropped them shut ever since. Back on topic, there is a bit of adjustment in the clips but it would appear not enough. I have helped out a couple of owners with a simple fix; a short piece of thin high density rubber wrapped round the bonnet U brackets, which were previously degreased, so the rubber can be stuck on with super glue, to make the bonnet U brackets a little thicker lasts about a year but keeps the bonnet shut tight. On the down side it is more difficult to open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Kindness Posted April 16, 2003 Author Share Posted April 16, 2003 i did a wee test this eve.... I closed as i do normally... dropping for a small height.... all looked fine..... I then pressed down on the area round the psgr side catch.... 'click' that'll be that then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted April 17, 2003 Share Posted April 17, 2003 Originally posted by Adam Kindness that'll be that then lmao Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted April 17, 2003 Share Posted April 17, 2003 Originally posted by Adam Kindness I then pressed down on the area round the psgr side catch.... 'click' that'll be that then A problem aired is a problem shared..... Glad it worked. Please, don't thank me Nathan TDI PLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Kindness Posted April 17, 2003 Author Share Posted April 17, 2003 why thank you mmmwwwhhhaaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usmann A Posted April 17, 2003 Share Posted April 17, 2003 Although there is an extra click to listen for when pushing the bonnet down, passenger side I think as someone said, but you lot need bonnet pins..... http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid47/p75244648b55662a35d7f3133f5a6afcc/fcc2fdc6.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Kindness Posted April 17, 2003 Author Share Posted April 17, 2003 i think bonnet pins would look abit out of place on mine!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usmann A Posted April 17, 2003 Share Posted April 17, 2003 Its up to you, does look ricer though, but does the job, I think they might look ok on yours. Kind Rgds Usmann Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted April 17, 2003 Share Posted April 17, 2003 No no no no no no NO!!!! NO MORE RICE! Bonnet pins? On a Supra? With MY reputation? Sorry, Easter hols an all. Hope everyone has a good one! Nathan TDI PLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 Originally posted by Adam Kindness Recently it has been reported that my bonnet lifts up about 1" when traveling at speed... Was reported when i past a few mates last week around 100 leptons.... The bonnet seems very secure when at standstill any ideas? Tighten the straps under your chin, theyve probably come a bit loose... or perhaps you could look into alternative more sensible headwear when driving your car? But if not.. this link here has some good tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asim Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Dudes, I was borrowing my sisters car on the way to Manchester yesterday (Rover 620i, felt like a wobbly jelly compared to my Supe!!!) and noticed a nice silver Supe coming alongside me. I had a good look and noticed his bonnet looked like it was lifting slightly too !!! Just like mine did !!! My solution was too try and "bend" the bonnet a little at each front corner ... I then give it a good slam !!! Then I realised that I nearly smashed both headlamps !!! It seems to have worked, just thought you might like to know .... PS. I had to borrow my sisters car because I can't find anyone that can repair my 5-Zigen exhaust and didn't want to get deafened without a rear box on the car ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grazer Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 My bonnet seems to come completely loose and obscure my vision at speeds over 140mph. To get round this, I just wind down the drivers side window and stick my head out. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_bramley Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 nads. Now I'M having this. I know what it is too - the driver's side catch presses down but doesn't lock. The other one does, tested with a screwdriver! the driver's side one goes down all the way and then just flips back open. Anyone know how to take one apart and tinker with it? If so I could use a pointer of what to look for! Chars C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I took the ones on Rosie's car out and pulled them apart and cleaned them up as they hadn't been used for so long they didn't work right. It's a bit of a mare getting them out, worse getting them in, due to access issues - but otherwise it's just some basic mechanicals with no real gotchas. It was so long ago now though I can't remember any specifics -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_bramley Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Cheers Ian - do they get removed from below after the bolts are removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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