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Bonnet Cable, How to replace it!| cog |
Posted: January 03, 2007 07:34 pm
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Hi everyone,
my bonnet cable has snapped somewhere along it's length. Would anyone have had the same experience, if so, any advice on how to fix this? Mine is a 2.5td. thanks, COG |
 
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| citroenxm |
Posted: January 03, 2007 08:34 pm
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 2058 Member No.: 257 Joined: October 10, 2005 |
Cog
Theres a join in a box beside the battery box, Wing side, find out which half has gone, I'm betting more towards the headlight or even the join therefore mentioned as these get most of the cold damp weather and rots. If its the inner car half, its sill trim strip down etc etc.. But see which half first. Regards citroenxm -------------------- 1993 K Reg 3.0 V6 12 Valve Auto (Green) LPG S1.5 SORNd
1990 H reg 3.0 V6 24 valve Manual. Grey S1 SORNd 1991 H reg 2.1 SED td Manual, Maroon. SORNd 1992 K reg 2.1 SD Manual. Getting ready to sell on 1998 V reg Xantia HDi Exclusive Silver Location: YOU'LL NEVER FIND ME!! |
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| UFO |
Posted: January 04, 2007 11:54 am
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Which raises the question - if one of the cables snap, just how do you get the bonnet open? It's not like a DS where you can deftly maneuver a "cranked rod" - if if you are lucky can reach in through the steering relay arm holes and grab the bonnet cable on each side.
-------------------- Craig Keller
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| xmexclusive |
Posted: January 04, 2007 12:37 pm
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 2877 Member No.: 144 Joined: April 06, 2005 |
Hi Craig and All
There is a rod that joins and operates the 2 bonnet catches. You can lay in front of the car reach up behind the bumper and in front of the fans to pull the rod and release the bonnet catches. To put all the other owners mind at rest, doing this sets off the alarm if it is set, anyway there are much quicker ways into an XM if you are not worried about damage. Regards XMexc -------------------- An interest in 2.5TD's.
Location: Hampshire, U.K. |
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| xmexclusive |
Posted: January 04, 2007 12:41 pm
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 2877 Member No.: 144 Joined: April 06, 2005 |
Hi Cog
If you have to replace the cable where it goes through the rubber seal between the passenger compartment and the engine compartment have a care. The 2.5 hydraulic clutch piping goes through the same seal and includes a hydraulic connection at this point. Regards XMexc -------------------- An interest in 2.5TD's.
Location: Hampshire, U.K. |
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| cog |
Posted: January 04, 2007 09:32 pm
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Member Group: Members Posts: 16 Member No.: 559 Joined: December 28, 2006 |
dear, UFO & xmexclusive
re: 2.5 cable: have no fear, I've been without the cable for many-a week. A small rod or piece of wood ( 15--20" long) between the front grill slats - just find the end of the cable - and a slight push and , hay presto, bonnet open and....no alarm. give it a try. But I do need to fit a cable to keep the car in its original pristine condition. I have a theory which I hope to try soon. As to fit the cable as-is, is a nightmare. keep you posted. thanks to you both for your suggestions. your COG This post has been edited by cog on January 04, 2007 09:36 pm |
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