Bonnet locks

Niffty · Dec 18, 2022

Morning boys and girls.
My 2007 FL2 finely decided it was warm enough to start yesterday.
Problem now is i cannot lock it because it claims the bonnet is open when its clearly locked down properly,
anyone know how to cure this or bypass whatever decides when the bonnet is open or closed.
Tia

Nodge68 · Dec 18, 2022

Niffty said:
anyone know how to cure this or bypass whatever decides when the bonnet is open or closed.

Common problem.
The switch in the bonnet latch has gone open circuit.
The temporary remedy is to remove the plug from the switch and link the 2 contacts with a small loop of wire or paperclip. Make sure you wrap tape around it so it can't short to the body, but this fools the CJB into seeing the bonnet is locked down.
It's only a temporary fix, but it often becomes permanent once forgotten.

Niffty · Dec 18, 2022

I will give that a try and im sure it will become a permanent feature of the car, looks like the catches have been drowned in oil in the past, thats probably not helping.
Thanks for the help.

Nodge68 · Dec 18, 2022

Niffty said:
looks like the catches have been drowned in oil in the past, thats probably not helping.

They get corroded from water through the front of the vehicle.
I can't remember which side the switch is on though.

Niffty · Dec 18, 2022

Possibly the passenger side, i took the drivers headlight out and couldnt see any wires or a plug.

Stv123 · Dec 18, 2022

It’s behind the drivers side headlight. I would just link it out with wire

Stv123 · Dec 18, 2022

Under the power steering reservoir

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