mondeo mk3 bonnet catch

[bluetoon]

hi having trouble opening the bonnet.key position is left and then turn to the right. it does not want to go in the left position.therefore it will not open when you turn key to right .any help in solving this problem would be appreciated

[TWR]

Hi, lock & unlock the car a couple of times, when you enter the key TIP ( end of key) spray WD40 into the lock & try, Have you another key? try that first then, if no joy you will open the bonnet from under the car, put the car on a ramp (THINK SAFTY) there may be a splash guard under the front, a long flat head screwdriver is needed & point in up the direction of middle of the lock to release,

[bluetoon]

hi twr thanks for your help i only have 1 key and did not want to put to much pressure on it when i try to open bonnet. iwill soak the lock with wd40 and see if that helps. but it is good to know i can release it from underneath. once again thanks for your help

[TWR]

Hi, It is a pain to do the job from under the car but it is poss, the trouble with your key is the metal it's made of, it will not stand too much pressure especially the little bit at the end, good luck.

[bluetoon]

hi twr soaked in wd40 overnight and got it open tonight gave all the parts another dose of wd40 and all seems back to normal. thanks for advice as you said i did not want to put to much pressure on key as its the only one ive got. if that had broke i would have been in a right mess.