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Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:01 pm
by 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

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:08 pm
by 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.........

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:53 pm
by gafflad1990
if i attempt to open th bonnet with my arm whats the best plan of attack......isit from under the engine bay up?

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:54 pm
by gafflad1990
oh and main lights.....interier light.....and rear lights work.......brake....indicator lights.....wipers and wiper washer fluid dont seem to work

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 4:33 pm
by bmcecosse
Does seem like fuse - or bad fuse holder connections. I don't see how else you can get to the release!

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 7:44 pm
by 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.

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 8:43 pm
by 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

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:52 pm
by bmcecosse
But worry about the fuse first!

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:53 pm
by 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

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:04 pm
by MarkyB
Get the bonnet open first!
Refitting the rod with it shut is going to be challenging to put it mildly.

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 1:17 am
by IaininTenbury
PM sent. Its dead easy and a moments work when you know the trick!

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:24 am
by gafflad1990
IaininTenbury wrote:PM sent. Its dead easy and a moments work when you know the trick!
didn't get a PM mate :(

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:14 pm
by IaininTenbury
Sent it again now. I must have done something silly in the wee small hours with the last one.... :-?

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:14 am
by MarkyB
You sent it to me!

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:38 pm
by IaininTenbury
Ah, yes that'd be it! Its called doing too many things at once too late at night... :)

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 12:31 pm
by dp
mike.perry wrote: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

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:23 pm
by bmcecosse
Exactly - but in this case it's most likely a fuse problem, so no need to touch the speedo anyway!

Re: Bonnet Release become disconnected

Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 5:18 pm
by 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