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olivers



Member Since: 19 Jan 2012
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2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Help, can’t open my bonnet
Hi,

I hope somebody can help me. My Puma 90 was in for MOT recently, and today I want to open my bonnet and find that the lever moves very easily and doesn’t open the bonnet - I guess the cable must have snapped. Either the guys at the garage didn’t notice or they just didn’t tell me...

Now I’ve googled a bit and all I could find is that I should take off the grill. So I did that, and I looked around and poked around at everything I can see near where I expect the locking mechanism to be, but to no avail... I suspect that older Defender models might have been a bit different! Can anyone help me with some more detailed instructions specific to the Puma? Oh yes, this one has a/c, in case it matters.

Thanks
Oli
Post #682338 28th Jan 2018 5:02pm
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zsd-puma



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
There's another puma parked around the corner from me and I fancy nicking the bonnet so I'm watching this thread with interest.....


(For those lacking a sense of humour) No I'm not really, but there are likely people of that persuasion reading this.....
Post #682368 28th Jan 2018 6:56pm
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olivers



Member Since: 19 Jan 2012
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2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Received PM, problem fixed - well almost, need to find a replacement for the little connector box that joins the two release cable halves. Have internet, will google Smile
Post #682372 28th Jan 2018 7:11pm
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olivers



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I just found that I can’t respond to a PM, so thanks to the person who helped so quickly, you know who you are!

Oli
Post #682374 28th Jan 2018 7:16pm
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olivers



Member Since: 19 Jan 2012
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2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Final follow-up - found the part number here: http://www.defender2.net/forum/post167435.html#167435
Post #682386 28th Jan 2018 7:31pm
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RoddyK05



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Scotland 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Yellow
Good you got your problem sorted. You are in a lovely part of Scotland there, only been in your town once when I went down that way to buy my new pup last year. Hopefully we will hear more from you on the forum now that you have made your first post?
ATB, Roddy.
Post #682387 28th Jan 2018 7:34pm
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olivers



Member Since: 19 Jan 2012
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Certainly possible! You know, I’m almost sure I posted on these forums before, but it would be a few years back. Was surprised to be shown “0 posts” when I logged in today...

Came here to buy a pup? Funny that - since I moved here in August, I’ve been looking round for one, but no luck so far!

Oli
Post #682389 28th Jan 2018 7:37pm
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Bluest



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Glad it sorted Thumbs Up 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #682394 28th Jan 2018 7:38pm
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RoddyK05



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Scotland 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Yellow
Pup came from a very nice lady between Dalry and Carsphairn. She has working labs and I believe this was the first litter of her own. I have no idea if she had any more intentions of breeding again but I could PM you her details if you want to give her a try? Pup is the one on the left, the other is our 10yo who is a bit more sensible, just a bit mind.


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Post #682411 28th Jan 2018 8:02pm
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olivers



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I wouldn’t mind giving her a try, would be nice to find someone around the corner. Yours look great!

I used to have two black labs myself, but they went with my ex wife... time for a new pup now!
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Dean the BR12KY



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Hi everyone, I have just discovered I have the same problem, bonnet release cable has snapped! I took the front grill off and can see the loose cable end is hanging out just above the radiator, anyone have a solution??
Cheers Dean,
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Dean the BR12KY



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Sorry forgot to mention I have a 2012 double cab. Cheers
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ChrisCM



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Santorini Black
Stuck bonnet
Just about to fit a cruise control kit and I’ve found I’ve got the same/similar problem with mine. Went to open the bonnet and the lever moved back but would not release, got some pliers on the cable in the cab, pulled that no joy. There is mention of taking off the grill, how can you do that as the top screws are covered by the (stuck) bonnet? I appreciate that this is a security issue so would appreciate it if those in the know could pm me.
Many thanks,

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.
Post #699539 9th Apr 2018 9:30am
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ChrisCM



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Santorini Black
Belay that request! I found my way in and got it released. Btw if it happens to you I wouldn’t bother taking the grill off, there’s no access, well not on mine 2010 XS SW with aircon, problem was lack of lubrication of the release, plenty of grease there but it had dried out, cleaned and regreased with spray lithium, seems fine now.

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.
Post #699548 9th Apr 2018 10:30am
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nidge n



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Guys, I have the same problem on my 2012 with aircon. Does someone have a simple process to follow? Thanks in advance

NOW SORTED: block of wood to hold the release into open position, push down on the bonnet. Time to adjust the cable Thumbs Up
Post #704937 3rd May 2018 5:58am
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