Daewoo Nubira (1997 - 2003) - Bonnet catch -- anything to be worried about?

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Fri 24 Oct 2008 00:50
Bonnet catch -- anything to be worried about? - jase1
Normally I would have been dismissive of this, but the recent talk of Clios reminded me again of the issue they have with the secondary catch. I think this might have failed on the Daewoo.

Opening the bonnet, you used to have to click over the catch under the bonnet to get it to open. However I have noticed that the last few times I've opened it, you just open it from the inside and lift straight up. Something's clearly not right there, and it's a bit unnerving especially as these cars have thin windscreens and heavy bonnets.........

When the bonnet is shut, it's shut -- so the primary catch is fine. However, SWMBO drives this car and I'm concerned that there is a potential safety problem here.

Any advice gratefully received as always.
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Fri 24 Oct 2008 00:57
Bonnet catch -- anything to be worried about? - jase1
Wrong forum -- sorry -- please mods, move as you see fit.
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Fri 24 Oct 2008 03:03
Bonnet catch -- anything to be worried about? - wazza
Had a similar problem with my old mondeo. When i opened the bonnet i noticed the safety catch was not springing back to it original position. Due to lack of use etc grime and dirt built up around the mechanism. A bit of WD40 and grease freed up the catch.
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