Bonnet cable snapped how to open bonnet

2000 Ford Galaxy 2.3 auto
Car: Ford Galaxy
Year: 2000
Variant: 2.3 auto
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
when to start car this morning no response when to open bonnet the cable snapped and pulled through now can not open the bonnet at all how to open it and where is the catch to do by hand?
thanks
Problem added: Dec 1, 2011 (12 years ago)

How do I open the bonnet of a Ford Galaxy when the release cable is broken?




Optional Information
Year: 2000
Make: Ford
Model: Galaxy
Engine: 2.3 Zetec

Already Tried:
Broken and removed grille to try to access bonnet catch





The bonnet catch on these is pretty awkward to get at as its shrouded - for security which doesn't make life easy when you have a genuine need to get in it...

If you really cannot get at through the grill - then the next way is up from underneath... you can either have it at a garage on a ramp which makes life easier - or get the front raised on ramps or even on a kerb....

Then you need to work up from the underneath - which granted is not easy because of the radiator etc - but you are aiming to get a grip of the whole cable if you can- the outer sheath etc and give the whole cable a pull in the normal direction of its pull to unlatch the lock ...

If the cable is broken at the latch ... you need to use a ling tool to latch on to the catch where the cable attaches - and lever it over to unlock / latch it -

Once you release the main latch , it will open as normal on the secondary catch...

As I say, its very awkward , time consuming and takes patience but can be done that way ....





Answered Dec 1, 2011 (12 years ago)
also my battery is flat and i can't get to it. anybody know if i can charge from inside somehow?
i have connected a battery charger to a cig lighter socket but this seems to not work. i also connected a power pack to the cig lighter socket this has not worked. any ideas please help.
Answered Dec 1, 2011 (12 years ago)
I think it will be a good idea to get someone who has a bit of knowledge about motor vehicles to take a look for you as it really isnt a good idea to start attaching battery chargers to cigar lighter sockets
Answered Dec 1, 2011 (12 years ago)

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