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Bonnet open message
Went out into town today, nothing out of the ordinary. Came home and pulled up, BONNET OPEN warning on dash. Went out and checked, bonnet firmly shut. Horn indicated miss locking on operating the central locking. Opened car, the closed the door, let it go to sleep. On putting the key in the start position, same BONNET OPEN message. Any assistance would be gratefully received.Nick
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26th May 2014 2:42 pm
wobbley
Member Since: 15 Dec 2013
Location: essex
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LR have modified the bonnet catch that has the bonnet sensor in it i think its a d4 bonnet catch that has the switch built in and can't be changed on its own so u will need the whole latch but still very cheap
26th May 2014 2:44 pm
Ambo
Member Since: 28 Jun 2010
Location: Ventnor Isle of Wight
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Thanks, just been out in the pouring rain, removed the switch and bridged the plug with a paperclip. Immediate problem solved, switch is full of and looks like not making good contact. Will clean it and replace it when it stops raining!Nick
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Isle of Wight Steam Railway
26th May 2014 3:04 pm
Allan_T
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Try cleaning the latch/switch mechanism with WD40 or something similar as they can stick. A temporary fix to permit remote locking requires removal of the multiplug and the plug contacts to be bridged using a insulated crimp connector, the fork type work well.GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
26th May 2014 3:10 pm
Ambo
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Many thanks, done just that Nick
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Isle of Wight Steam Railway
26th May 2014 3:12 pm
Ambo
Member Since: 28 Jun 2010
Location: Ventnor Isle of Wight
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Well switch thoroughly cleaned and bench tested, all is well, just have to replace it on the vehicle.Nick
2009 D3 SE
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
26th May 2014 4:04 pm
WINDSWEPTISLANDER
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I bypassed mine with a paper clip, I don't need a sensor to tell me my bonnet is open
26th May 2014 7:43 pm
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Paper clip on mine too. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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26th May 2014 10:41 pm
belmont97
Member Since: 14 Apr 2014
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Bonnet open warning
I have the same problem! Can you please tell me where I find the contacts to "bridge", please?
17th Nov 2014 4:42 pm
WINDSWEPTISLANDER
Member Since: 21 Jul 2011
Location: Way up north
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If I remember correctly,
Open the bonnet, while you're looking at it from the front the connecter is slightly to the left of centre.
It should be quite obvious.
17th Nov 2014 4:46 pm
Moo D3 Decade
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Location: UK
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Ditto. Just bridge it.
17th Nov 2014 4:59 pm
Robbie
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It is worth fixing the sensor. Bonnets have been known to fly open at speed when not fully locked and it is tied to the perimeter alarm too.
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I've had a dirty switch causing the alarm to beep AND a catch that doesn't always hold in the last few months. A good clean sorted the switch, and slamming the bonnet over the dodgy catch seems to work at the moment. Mind you, having seen that clip maybe I'll get it fixed properly.
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and looks like not making good contact. Will clean it and replace it when it stops raining!
