Stupid frickin bonnet/hood mechanism

[Martynf]

BTDT with the new bolts!! piches the wire under the clip and panel, sucks. Fit a RS2 grile and remove the aux rad, now worries then, easy to release!!

[rotoryboy]

Fit a RS2 grile and remove the aux rad!

Ha, Just end up with a dirty engine bay hey Martyn

[Ski]

Not sure if you have fixed this problem or not, but i had the same issue after over tightening the left catch.

I went to the audi dealer at the time and he got a crow bar and simply forced it upwards and it poped itself, then loosened the left bolt/catch thingie.

hope that helps

[Jamo]

I had this but the wire wasn't broke it was the bump stop had been put back too low,

Used a screwdriver to open the mech sliding through the grill, if you got an Aux Rad dont think you can do this though.

[S2central.net]

I have a file which details all of the ways to get into a coupe without keys, or if a bonnet cable has snapped etc. Here is the text it gives on the bonnet:
Hood Release Cable
(Geoff Gautier, Brent Henry)
One day you may go to open your hood, only to feel a snap in the lever, then no resistance and no open hood. Your release cable has snapped. You can still get the hood open. Over each headlight you will be able to see the latching posts. Use a long flat head screwdriver to push the latches to release them. Be careful not to crack your headlights while forcing the latches. You can also use a bent coat hanger to grab the latches and release them. Note that to release each side you push/pull towards the center of the car.
To replace the cable, you can buy one from Audi, or you can get a cheaper one by going to a bicycle shop and getting a shifter cable for a tandem bike. If the original sheath is damaged, you can get one of those, too. You'll probably have to cut down the length and put some crimps on the ends, but the finished product will likely last longer than the original.

HTH
Graham

I think thats utter balls - can't see how to do that without damaging lights and/or the bonnet...

[S2central.net]

Not sure if you have fixed this problem or not, but i had the same issue after over tightening the left catch.

I went to the audi dealer at the time and he got a crow bar and simply forced it upwards and it poped itself, then loosened the left bolt/catch thingie.

hope that helps

You left the horse at home then !

[panzerwagen]

All this talk of hood/latch problems...

I too have had this problem and have discovered that if you use a flat blade
screwdriver that will go thru the hood grill, you can push the rods that run vertically up to the latches. With a slight push you will hear the latches release.

[Ski]

You left the horse at home then !

I almost knocked him out when i saw him walking over ot my car with a supr long crow bar!

But the mechanic re-assured me

[Jamo]

I think thats utter balls - can't see how to do that without damaging lights and/or the bonnet...

It's not mate, i've done it 3 time now!!!

you angle the screw driver inwards so it's at a 45% angle and then just catch the release mechanism to pop the lock.

[S2central.net]

'kin hell... I think we need to delete this thread now - its giving away some info that we may not all appreciate !


Paul

[Graham]

I think thats utter balls - can't see how to do that without damaging lights and/or the bonnet...

It worked on my car, no problem. Must try harder

[porkkis]

Paul, just delete the individual posts you see not appropriate.

[Lee]

'kin hell... I think we need to delete this thread now - its giving away some info that we may not all appreciate !


Paul

Remove it Paul. This should not be in the public domain!

[Erikb]

Just came back from a week of snowboarding in France(not with the s2 ), try to open the bonnet of my car wont open, grrr. the left side opens, the right side doesnt open (the side where the turbo is). I read the topic but i was wondering if someone has a picture of the mechanic, I dont know the exact place of the mechanic.

I hope someone can help me.

thanks,

Erik

[Erikb]

opened it , with a screwdriver just above the lamp.

thanks,

Erik