Bonnet closing technique

JohnnyStorm · 01-13-2012, 11:35 AM

Just got a 1 year old 308 and I find the bonnet quite tricky to close.

Usually on previous cars, just holding it 10" from closing and letting go would mean its own weight would close it. But not on this car, it does feel lighter than the 307s bonnet.

The owners manual is next to useless too.

"Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel" Whats that gonna do? It will travel all the way to the point where its resting on the car. Should I then push it?

Anyone else found this to be a problem or found a technique? Or should I book it into the dealers?

Edit: Just been out and tried to lower it then push it, wont shut that way. Have to drop it with a good push and it slams shut.

tiptronic · 01-13-2012, 01:50 PM

No probs with mine ...Just let it drop from about 12 inches * it clangs shut!!

jmkent · 01-13-2012, 03:50 PM

May need the catch adjusting slightly

JohnnyStorm · 01-13-2012, 04:23 PM

Im worrying now it has had a bump

So have booked it into my dealer for first thing Monday, see what they say.

But like you say, might just need an adjustment.

chopper1192 · 01-13-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyStorm

Im worrying now it has had a bump

Did you not have it professionally inspected and HPI'd?

JohnnyStorm · 01-13-2012, 07:34 PM

I got it from one of those massive supermarket places that HPI all their vehicles.

I just did an online check, no stolen record, not scrapped, not a subject to a total loss.

I did have a good look before I bought it, looking for different coloured panels, panels not connecting properly and so on, spray etc. All fine.

No doubt just worrying over nothing, its in my nature.

jmkent · 01-13-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyStorm

No doubt just worrying over nothing

More than likely.... bet the catch just needs the bolts slackening and moving up slightly so the bonnet catches easier

JohnnyStorm · 01-13-2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmkent

More than likely.... bet the catch just needs the bolts slackening and moving up slightly so the bonnet catches easier

Yeah, I'll report back after the dealer visit on Monday.

JohnnyStorm · 01-16-2012, 09:31 AM

Trip to the dealer today, and the bonnet has closed fine half a dozen times in a row.

Maybe a little more of a drop than normal, but they are saying this is due to it being a lighter bonnet.

01-13-2012, 11:35 AM	#1
JohnnyStorm Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 25	Bonnet closing technique Just got a 1 year old 308 and I find the bonnet quite tricky to close. Usually on previous cars, just holding it 10" from closing and letting go would mean its own weight would close it. But not on this car, it does feel lighter than the 307s bonnet. The owners manual is next to useless too. "Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel" Whats that gonna do? It will travel all the way to the point where its resting on the car. Should I then push it? Anyone else found this to be a problem or found a technique? Or should I book it into the dealers? Edit: Just been out and tried to lower it then push it, wont shut that way. Have to drop it with a good push and it slams shut. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 308 1.4 VTi 95 S (01/12-) Last edited by JohnnyStorm; 01-13-2012 at 11:57 AM.

01-13-2012, 01:50 PM	#2
tiptronic Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cotswolds Glos. UK Posts: 304	No probs with mine ...Just let it drop from about 12 inches * it clangs shut!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 308 SE 1.6 Petrol 140 bhp Turbo , Automatic !!

01-13-2012, 03:50 PM	#3
jmkent Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Austell, Cornwall Posts: 2,969	May need the catch adjusting slightly Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 407SW 2.0HDI 136 SE 2005 ex. 306 2.0HDI 90 (x2)

01-13-2012, 04:23 PM	#4
JohnnyStorm Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 25	Im worrying now it has had a bump So have booked it into my dealer for first thing Monday, see what they say. But like you say, might just need an adjustment. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 308 1.4 VTi 95 S (01/12-)

01-13-2012, 07:34 PM	#6
JohnnyStorm Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 25	I got it from one of those massive supermarket places that HPI all their vehicles. I just did an online check, no stolen record, not scrapped, not a subject to a total loss. I did have a good look before I bought it, looking for different coloured panels, panels not connecting properly and so on, spray etc. All fine. No doubt just worrying over nothing, its in my nature. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 308 1.4 VTi 95 S (01/12-)

01-16-2012, 09:31 AM	#9
JohnnyStorm Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 25	Trip to the dealer today, and the bonnet has closed fine half a dozen times in a row. Maybe a little more of a drop than normal, but they are saying this is due to it being a lighter bonnet. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter jmkent likes this. __________________ 308 1.4 VTi 95 S (01/12-)

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