How do I...
 

open the bonnet when the cable doesn't work???

MK1 S12

can you get to the cable end? the simplest way i found was with a pair of pliers if just the nipple has come off..

hi

If you mean by the pull lever, the cable still seems to be attached to this, but there is no resistance when pulled.

I'll try to get the cable itself and see if that helps.

without actually going outside and checking, cant you put your hand up under the bumber behind the grill and open it by hand manually.

Have you tried a crow bar?

hmm
ok first check that the outer sleeve hasnt pulled thru its retaining hole, if its still as should be by the release lever then you're going to have to reach round like umpkin said:)

put your hand through the hole under the bumper and bent the cover covering the lock mechanism out of the way. Then get a pair of pliers and pull on the cable!
BTW the mkI and MKII cables/locks are different

I know on a Mk1 you can actually reach up under the bumper and feel for the bonnet release. If I remember correctly you should be able to push the lever, that the cable is linked, to by hand. Can`t remember with it pushes up or down. But I had to do this when my cable snapped. It is a bit fiddly and you need to be almost double jointed ;) .
Regards,
Ian.

thanks guys

I'll try this next time I see her.

Hope we haven't given a secret away to a Twoc'er!

I thought everyone on here was 100% law abiding...LOL... ;)
Mind you if someone really wants to steal a car, they will do it anyway I guess :( .
Regards,
Ian.