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[Hammy of hamhouse]

I was just wondering if anyone had fitted an emergency release for the engine cover - so that it could be opened if the cable snapped or came undone?

 

 

Under the front cover, I've attached a wire, such that if the o/s wheel arch cover were removed, then a pull of the wire hidden behind it would open the lid . Can't see how that could happen at the back tho.

 

 

any thoughts ?

 

 

 

[tommobot]

Could be done in the same way at the back. It seems that every time I remove the bootlid from the car, the next time its closed it doesn't re-open.  Got quite good at getting it open from within the wheel arch with some mole grips to clamp the mech together, and hey presto it clicks open again...

[MrSimba]

easy to do just attach so it will 'pull' towards the NS rear arch and there are plenty of places to attach a pull cord to on the subframe behind the arch liner

[Hammy of hamhouse]

sounds a good idea Mr Scary - I think I'll do that -paranoid about not being able to open it !

[FLD]

I think Vocky moved his permanently to a lock on the rear clam by the numberplate.  Not quite an 'emergency' release as such but a good alternative to consider.

[LY_Scott]

Mr Scary?