So I Cut My Bonnet Release Cable On My R34....

[SS8_Gohan]

As per the title, long story short, i cut the cable that runs from the cabin to the bonnet latch.

Quick question, does this make the bonnet more susceptible to flying open at high speeds and smashing my windscreen??

[ak_stylez]

i dont think so. just means u can't open the bonnet by pulling on the latch from inside the cabin.

[adam-__-]

+1 to above.

[(B1) MR_fanny]

what have you hooked up to open it now? did you relocate it? ive always thought about this but never went ahead with it

[blind_elk]

The cable only OPENs the bonnet - has nothing to do with keeping it closed.

[shaun566]

it shouldnt fly open,

is there a reason as to why you cut it?

[ak_stylez]

"oh sorry officer, the bonnet doesn't seem to be opening!.... i guess you can't inspect my engine bay "

[adam-__-]

"oh sorry officer, the bonnet doesn't seem to be opening!.... i guess you can't inspect my engine bay "

*** slaps a defect sticker on window for not being able to open bonnet ***

[EJD001]

+1 for above comment

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

probably better to get a defect for bonnet cable than a highmount t88

[gun32gtr]

bahahahaha

[skymugs]

*** slaps a defect sticker on window for not being able to open bonnet ***

actually it worked for me.. i broke the plastic on the latch and it couldnd be opened unless u had pleirs( pain in the arse though)

it was a big defect staton set up at the airport.. i got off without them even checking my hight or exhaust noise, both illegal

my 2 mates got fines

[andz]

probably better to get a defect for bonnet cable than a highmount t88

good point

[nzm033]

probably better to get a defect for bonnet cable than a highmount t88

yea, pretty sure most ppl would rather get defected for a broken bonnet cable than all the mods under the bonnet haha

[R338OY]

[ssshonky]

so has the original thread poster come back in here and tell us WHY he cut the cable?

[adam-__-]

so has the original thread poster come back in here and tell us WHY he cut the cable?

He just felt bored. hahaha

I would assume that he cut it because he thought it was a cable tie or some speaker wiring. I've seen someone cut an important cable because they thought it was a cable tie.

[ssshonky]

I am waiting for the follow up - so - I cut my fuel hose.. what are the ramifications.

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

depends if you were smoking at the time...

[SS8_Gohan]

jeebus, forgot about this thread!!

ok, story...

left keys in ignition... drains battery (not sure how, no lights were on) but not completely. Alarm remote still functions, car is arming and disarming (according to the icon on the remote) but not enough power to actually open the door locks.

Ring RACV. They come out, try initially to wedge the window open a bit where the it meets the soft rubber strip, so as to get a wire in to pull open door luck. Not much give in the window, RACV guy concerned window will shatter.

Puts wedge in between window and door rubber strip (horizontal bit) to try and get the door lock rod (horizontal). Manages to get the rod and door lock starts to come open. BUT even though there wasn't enough power to open the central locking, there was apparently enough power to KEEP the solenoid working and not allow the RACV guy to actually open the lock. Highly annoying.

Keeps trying for 30mins+, different wires etc... I then say, if we can get to the battery, perhaps if we jump it, it will solve our central locking problem. So i try pulling on the bonnet cable by reaching from underneath the front bumper. Get the latch to move about 1mm, but Nissan have thought of this, and the wire that does the opening is on the inside of a plastic covering so pulling on it does jack shit.

I then ask, can we cut the bonnet cable? Discussion ensued about relative pro's and con's and prices of getting locksmiths out. Decide to cut the bonnet wire.

EASIER F*CKING SAID THAN DONE!!! It is one tough mofo of a wire to cut, especially when i have a street sweeper spec front bumper, it was hard to get to and then it took both our efforts to cut the f*cker (the wire that actually does anything is encased in strands of steel cable!!) Eventually cut our way through and the latch pops open!! yipee!!

Pop bonnet, jump battery, alarm starts working again, opens the central locking and away i go.

$60 for bonnet cable from Nisswreck in SA, but has yet to be installed. Anyone know if it will be a shitter of a job?

/end story