AutoBanter - View Single Post - Land Rover Discovery bonnet release at 60 km/h

Dave Liquorice · June 5th 06, 11:31 AM posted to alt.fan.landrover,aus.cars,rec.autos.4x4

On 5 Jun 2006 01:42:44 -0700, wrote:

>> There is supposed to a secondary bonnet catch so if the first catch
>> fails then the bonnet is still prevented from coming open.
>> My question would be is why did the second catch fail?

It didn't. If you look at the pictures it is still latched to the front
valance in No.5. What has happened is that combined secondary latch and
primary lock unit has become detached from the bonnet. There are only two
bolts holding that unit to the bonnet if they fall out...

> I'm unaware of the existence of a second catch--can you enlighten me?

So you haven't been doing the weekly checks on fluids etc as per the User
Manual. You would know about the secondary latch if you had, as you
shouldn't be able to open the bonnet without releasing it.

> Is it visible in the photos I've posted?

Yes, in No.5 but it should be attched to the bonnet just below the gap in
the seal in No.4.

> Since the car has done <60 000 km I didn't think loose bolts would be
> an issue; and if they were, I thought Land Rover would note it in the
> manual and/or inspect these bolts at service.

It's not a service item and three years is ample time for a couple of
small bolts to work loose. Once a bolt is loose it'll work it's way out
surprisngly quickly, like hours or less.

**** happens, but the attitude of Customer Care leaves a little to be
desired but that may be down to a reaction against your apparently
agressive attitude. If you want people to do things for you, don't upset
them. Human nature being what it is means that some one annoyed by
someone will do the minimum required (or by the book). Get them on your
side and more stops are likely to be pulled out to assist you and get you
what you want.

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Cheers
Dave. pam is missing e-mail