Went to start car this morning & the battery was flat. Pulled bonnet release handle & the cable gave way.

Its snapped quite far down so can't get at anything with pliers. Anyone any idea how to get to the central catch to open the bonnet?

Took the front grill off but can only get at safety catch & that obviously doesn't do anything. Can't work out how on earth I can get at the mechanism without taking the whole engine out!
Must be a way. Anyone got any experience of this?

So a simple little job has become a bit of a nightmare.

 

Welcome to the forum.

What model car do you have?

 

HI. Its a V70 P reg estate SE Tdi.

any help would be appreciated. Currently searching the net for some sort of diagram of the bonnet/release mechanism.

 

Hello, What does "P" reg correspond to in model years? Please wait for rspi's response because he knows a lot BUT I've read that you must sacrifice (break) the parking light lens to get the headlight unit out of the way. I've never read any post which refutes this instruction. I hope there's another way. Kira

 

P reg is 1997.

I'm also in britain, not sure if that makes any difference to the car mechanisms apart from the stearing being on the other side.

 

Ck out this post:
https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...od-open-35736/

Found it here:
https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...repairs-26114/

BTW: Didn't need to tell us you're in the UK; "bonnet" reference kind of gave it away... hope this helps mate..

 

Thanks for that. Can I just clarify something? - In the post they refer to the "marker light" - is this what we call the indicator?

 

got it sorted! - Now I have to work out how to fit a new cable. any links?

 

Hello, GREAT! How did you get it sorted? Details are appreciated. Kira

 

went in underneath the car & removed the lower radiator fittings which gave access. Took a bit of time but didn't have to smash the headlamp/indicator!