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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Morrie, Dec 10, 2004.

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  1. Morrie

    Morrie Karting

    Nov 4, 2003
    207
    Sarasota/Asheville
    #1 Morrie, Dec 10, 2004
    The driver's side won't release with either the regular handle or the emergency cable. In fact the cable doesn't give at all. I have pulled pretty hard on it with no movement. I don't know whether I can pull any harder.

    I'm also not quite sure of which direction to pull it.

    Does anyone know how to get the bonnet open any other way?
     
  2. Morrie

    Morrie Karting

    Nov 4, 2003
    207
    Sarasota/Asheville
    #2 Morrie, Dec 10, 2004
    Geez,

    26 views so far and no replys. Doesn't anyone know how to get this thing open?
     
  3. Tifosi1

    Tifosi1 Formula 3

    Feb 17, 2002
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    #3 Tifosi1, Dec 10, 2004
    There should be white looped pull string under the left side of the dash. look for it.

    It's the emergency pull string. it should have a picture in your manual.

    Kelly
     
  4. GTO84

    GTO84 Formula Junior

    Dec 13, 2003
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    #4 GTO84, Dec 10, 2004
    Well if the emergency cable won't do it (when pulling straight twards you) then take the left front wheel off, and remove the access panel in front of the door hinges. In there you can get to the cables and pull them.
     
  5. Morrie

    Morrie Karting

    Nov 4, 2003
    207
    Sarasota/Asheville
    #5 Morrie, Dec 10, 2004
    Kris,

    That's what I needed to know. Thank you so much!
     
  6. Jdubbya

    Jdubbya The $10 Trillion Man
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    #6 Jdubbya, Dec 11, 2004
    Before you take anything apart, try standing in front of the open door and lifting up on the bonnet with your left hand while reaching in with your right hand and pulling the release. Should work fine!
     
  7. Oblio

    Oblio Karting

    May 9, 2004
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    Todd R
    #7 Oblio, Dec 11, 2004
    Last resort you may be able to gain access to the mechanism by removing the wheel wells and reaching up to the mechanism. I seem to remember there was access when I was fixing a drainage problem for the roof system.

    You will probably need to do both sides since there is a latch at each corner.
     
  8. GTO84

    GTO84 Formula Junior

    Dec 13, 2003
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    #8 GTO84, Dec 11, 2004
    No both the emergency and normal cables come through the left side wheel well twards the door.
     
  9. Morrie

    Morrie Karting

    Nov 4, 2003
    207
    Sarasota/Asheville
    #9 Morrie, Dec 11, 2004
    Thanks, but I tried that with no success. I'll try to pull the wheel tomorrow, either that or get a can opener.

    I'm curious to see what is the problem with the emergency cable. It doesn't give a millimeter no matter how hard I pull.

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