Bonnet Release become disconnected

[gafflad1990]

have got a problem (not working) on my morris the following is not working atm

- Wiper switch
- Wiper Cleaner Fluid Switch
- Indicators

also my bonnet reease appears to have become dis-engaged so i cant get into the engine bay. is there any trick to re connecting the mechanism?

as for the switches and indicators i assume its the case of removing the speedo assembly and checking the wires anyone could give me guidence on removing the speedo assembly please

im in ruislip, middesex

Cheers
Darran

[bmcecosse]

You will need a v long arm to reach the bonnet release! Perhaps a fuse has blown? Do the brake lights and indicators still work? Unfortunately the fuses are under the bonnet.........

[gafflad1990]

if i attempt to open th bonnet with my arm whats the best plan of attack......isit from under the engine bay up?

[gafflad1990]

oh and main lights.....interier light.....and rear lights work.......brake....indicator lights.....wipers and wiper washer fluid dont seem to work

[bmcecosse]

Does seem like fuse - or bad fuse holder connections. I don't see how else you can get to the release!

[simmitc]

The bonnet release has been covered before. For security reasons we do not discuss it on open forum. You could try contacting the MMOC Technical Adviser - details in Minor Matters, be sure to quote your membership number when making contact.

[mike.perry]

Easiest first time speedo removal
Remove steering wheel
Remove glovebox liners
Slacken screws either side of speedo
Push speedo out from behind,
Unscrew speedo cable

[bmcecosse]

But worry about the fuse first!

[gafflad1990]

is there any chance someone could PM more the details?

i went out today to have a look and to try and re-hook the rod for about 4 hours with no luck

just wanna get this sorted out

[MarkyB]

Get the bonnet open first!
Refitting the rod with it shut is going to be challenging to put it mildly.

[IaininTenbury]

PM sent. Its dead easy and a moments work when you know the trick!

[gafflad1990]

PM sent. Its dead easy and a moments work when you know the trick!

didn't get a PM mate

[IaininTenbury]

Sent it again now. I must have done something silly in the wee small hours with the last one....

[MarkyB]

You sent it to me!

[IaininTenbury]

Ah, yes that'd be it! Its called doing too many things at once too late at night...

[dp]

Easiest first time speedo removal
Remove steering wheel
Remove glovebox liners
Slacken screws either side of speedo
Push speedo out from behind,
Unscrew speedo cable

Maybe others have different ones but my glovebox liners have holes lined with the speedo screws. So need to remove, jsut loosen the screws and carefully pull

[bmcecosse]

Exactly - but in this case it's most likely a fuse problem, so no need to touch the speedo anyway!

[mike.perry]

For the first time a person has to remove the speedo it is easiest to remove the glove box liners. Once he has removed them he can see how the speedo is secured and in future use the holes in the liners