ZeroDelta Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Hi, Can anyone tell me how to open a Defender 200tdi bonnet when the cable release has snapped? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 PM to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scube Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 pull the front grill off stick your hand up or screw driver and release the latch. had to do it recently on my friends 90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 pull the front grill off stick your hand up or screw driver and release the latch. had to do it recently on my friends 90 Well done. Now evry scrote that didn't know how knows how. Why do you think I sent a PM ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scube Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 its not rocket science mate.. calm down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 No it's not rocker science. Are you one of those people that leave stuff on peoples front door steps advertising the house is empty. Yes I think you are and you have as I say let everybody know hw to enter the engine bay of a Defender. A very sensable idea NOT I'm NOT your mate. I have a name. Of coures that's rocket science for you to use that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scube Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Really calm down Defenders are stolen yes but not by getting in through the bonnet, I imagine most simply open the door. These forums are supposed to be a friendly place to come for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Steady Mike, you need take it easy at your age! Scube, you must surely see that Mike has a point? The OP has an answer and no potential thief has had a new target - things other than the whole Landrover are taken too. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scube Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Absolutely I can understand what mmgemini was trying to say . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Steady Mike, you need take it easy at your age! Chris Chris After another fight with Arriva yesterday. I'm calm now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 ...and breathe. Think and imagine an azure sea gently washing upon hot golden sands, a warm gentle breeze ruffling nearby palm trees, the distant call of seagulls far, far away...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Blaady seagulls win pinch my sandwiches and krap in my drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroDelta Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Guys, Thanks for the advice and I did not want to start any arguements. I am toldf that a lot of TD5 Defenders have been stolen, by accessing in the nearside headlamp. A local Bobby told me the best thing to do is to put a set of headlamps guards on secured with nylock nuts - of course this was in the days when I owned a TD5 and not a rusting 200Tdi with a bonnet that won't open! That said I beleieve the best form of defence is the locks that fit around the pedals as they are dead simple and incredibly hard to defeat in a covert way i.e. try to nick your Landy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Well done. Now evry scrote that didn't know how knows how. Why do you think I sent a PM ? In all fairness there is the other thread on here where we all were discussing vulnerable areas of defenders, we didn't actually mention the bonnet on that thread. I for one think it's a shame that the bonnet lock is no longer available, it might not be a great lock but certainly would take longer to get around than the standard release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Cwazy What's wrong with a series hasp and staple and a padlock. Zero Delta. Please read my signature ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Cwazy What's wrong with a series hasp and staple and a padlock. ..... It would work but I'd rather not add another rattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Rattle. You mean you can hear a rattle. LOL In serousness. Have you asked your dealer to check the 110 parts lisr to see if you can still get the lock ? Or these for the proper boy racer look http://www.passionauto.co.uk/products/heavy-duty-stainless-steel-quick-release-car-bonnet-pins.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I'll give them another go, see if I get anything other than a blank stare this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 If you can by the lock that would be great... mine is there but I don't have the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 It appears the non aircon lock (RTC3023) is discontinued, but the aircon one RTC 3036 is still available http://www.wapsipurt...ET-LOCK-GENUINE So in your case Ross I bet you could buy the aircon one and swapout the lock wit the rest of your mechanism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Lucky no one's interested in Defenders in Land Cruiser, Lolux and Nissan Patrol country.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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