SERIOUS HELP NEEDED

[Baz2126]

Hi guys this is going to sound so stupid but I've been changing the headlights on my scirocco put one back in and thought Il look to see what the difference is between them. Bang down goes the bonnet, I forgot to connect the mechanism that releases the bonnet that attaches to bracket on top of the headlights. How can I open my bonnet help me please lol.

[Baz2126]

Anybody?

[Phil]

Wow that's a tough one... how much did you remove?

[Baz2126]

Wow that's a tough one... how much did you remove?

Just the bracket that sits on top of the headlight which the cable for the bonnet attaches to underneath. Then unscrewed the 3 bolts on the light itself and pulled the headlight out.

[Roy_01]

Once had the same problem on a golf IV. I created a hook wich i put through the grille. Took some time to get i released. But that system was a bit different.

[Baz2126]

I've looked all over internet for answers can't find anything on scirocco's. But the main way on most volkswagens is to jack the car up remove the under tray, then try and get to the catch from below some how. Really don't want to take it to a garage as with some of the quotes I've seen on various other forums they said they got quoted above £200

[Irvysan]

Just a thought, call a car locksmith or the AA/RAC if you can't get it yourself. HTH.

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[Baz2126]

Going to give it another try now by removing the under tray and seeing if I can reach up some how if this doesn't work then I haven't got a clue

[Cuprabob]

Try have a look at another Scirocco or VW with the same design of catch and work out how to release without the cable and try and do so through the front grill.

Other option is to break the front grill to get access. Not ideal but the grill can be replaced at reasonable cost.

[Baz2126]

i was just going to ask if anybody is at home i would really appreciate it if you could post a photo of the catch so i can see where it is located and how to unlock it. from what i have seen there are 3 more sciroccos around my end and ive been to see if any of them are in but no luck. thanks

[keal23]

i was just going to ask if anybody is at home i would really appreciate it if you could post a photo of the catch so i can see where it is located and how to unlock it. from what i have seen there are 3 more sciroccos around my end and ive been to see if any of them are in but no luck. thanks

Think i remember from your one of your other threads that your Doncaster / SY area? im at work at minute, but if you want to call round tonight to take a look at mine i dont mind.

[Baz2126]

i was just going to ask if anybody is at home i would really appreciate it if you could post a photo of the catch so i can see where it is located and how to unlock it. from what i have seen there are 3 more sciroccos around my end and ive been to see if any of them are in but no luck. thanks

Think i remember from your one of your other threads that your Doncaster / SY area? im at work at minute, but if you want to call round tonight to take a look at mine i dont mind.

yes i bought the front grill from you mate ive got green flag home start so going to ring them but i dont know what to say to get them to come out.

[Roy_01]

I made 3 pictures for you but upload quota of the forum is reached. If you give me your email in a pm i can send them.

[Baz2126]

I made 3 pictures for you but upload quota of the forum is reached. If you give me your email in a pm i can send them.

pm you thanks

[Baz2126]

All sorted green flag managed to sort it. Much thanks to Roy for sending the pictures, for future reference if anyone else manages to do this if u take out the trim inside the drivers wheel arch u will be able to get to the cable and give it a pull from there.

[Roy_01]

Good to hear they fixed it! Ok never knew that was possible, so where did you disconnect the bonnet cable in first place when you were changing the lights?

[Baz2126]

there's the black brackets that sit on top of your headlights underneath them is 2 clips where the cable pushes back into I forgot to put it back in.

[panaua]

Hi I have the same problem. Could u sent me the photos?