I have to pull the lever more than twice, I think, I just keep pulling it until it sounds like the catches have been released, if you know what I mean!
I expect you have tried that though.
I expect you have tried that though.
Mine is very difficult to pull (I have to wear gloves) ( no comments please!) but it does open on the count of two. A frail person could NOT open my Mini hood/bonnet.I'm wondering if it is just me or if anybody else has experienced difficultly opening their bonnet?
You pull the leaver twice and the bonnet should just be able to lift open, however, after I've pulled the leaver twice one side of the bonnet is ready to be lifted up but the other side is stuck. The only way around this is for somebody else to pull the leaver whilst I lift open the bonnet, not something I could do if I break down by myself.
Is there a knack to this Im missing or is something not quite right?
Don't hold your breath waiting for your car to tell you a service is due!Yes I've tried to pull it more than twice but no luckI'm scared that if I pull it any harder the leaver will snap! I definitely wouldn't consider myself to have a lot of muscle so that might just be the problem. It's just strange how one side pops open and can be lifted up but the other side seems to stick. Will let MINI know when it's time for a service.
My mother has only done a 1000 miles and got a low oil warning light. She is away for a couple of months and so thought I would top the oil up but cannot get the bonnet open. Will have to drive it over to mini dealership to sort. I do think the bonnet release on the f56 has to be the most daft design ever.That is annoying, hope it is easily sorted.
Also, I am surprised that it needs oil!
Have pulled the lever umpteen times but the bonnet has only opened slightly. Assume there are two locks and only one has released.Have you pulled it full travel twice,just occasionally and if you don't pull it all the way you might need a third it needs the full throw but imo it is brilliant since no longer do you have to get under the dirty bonnet for the safety catch you can never find.