!!!!! HELP hood release cable snapped- need hood open ASAP !!!!!
#13
08-22-2009 | 10:06 PM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 18
From: Boston
Hood issue
Ok so i have searched and can't find any additional information regarding stuck hoods.
My hood opened one day and the next day it won't release. The cable is loose on the inside lever but the and the hood doesn't budge. i can move it up and down using 2 hands to pull it but it doesn't move more than a millimeter; the front lever moves freely but doesn't do any good.
I have tried to unbolt the hood latch but i cannot for the life of me reach the 3rd bolt as i can barley see it. I have considered cutting the hood latch with a hacksaw blade but thought i would post around here first.
Anyone have any ideas short of all out destruction?
My hood opened one day and the next day it won't release. The cable is loose on the inside lever but the and the hood doesn't budge. i can move it up and down using 2 hands to pull it but it doesn't move more than a millimeter; the front lever moves freely but doesn't do any good.
I have tried to unbolt the hood latch but i cannot for the life of me reach the 3rd bolt as i can barley see it. I have considered cutting the hood latch with a hacksaw blade but thought i would post around here first.
Anyone have any ideas short of all out destruction?
#15
02-15-2011 | 01:49 PM
1st Gear
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3
I had this same problem and fixed it as follows:
1. Removed front grille. Chrome trim piece stays attached to grille. Don't take it off. Start at the top corners. Use a flat screwdriver to pry with. Place a rag between the paint (hood) and the screwdriver. Once you get the top loose pull it towards you, it will come out.
2. Unbolt hood latch from hood. You will see 3 10mm nuts that attach the latch to the hood. 2 up front that are easy to get and 1 in the back that is a pain in the a__. Use a short 10mm open end wrench and a lot of patients. Once you have the off. The hood will open up.
3. Get the catch out of the latch. On the back of the latch you will see where the cable pulls on the latch. Pull it and the latch will release. Thats it.
I have heard of other methods. ie removing the belly pan and reaching up behind the radiator to pop the latch. I don't see how this is possible on the 3.0. Might be on the 1.8t. The grille just snaps in with clips. If you are careful you wont break any.
Good luck.
1. Removed front grille. Chrome trim piece stays attached to grille. Don't take it off. Start at the top corners. Use a flat screwdriver to pry with. Place a rag between the paint (hood) and the screwdriver. Once you get the top loose pull it towards you, it will come out.
2. Unbolt hood latch from hood. You will see 3 10mm nuts that attach the latch to the hood. 2 up front that are easy to get and 1 in the back that is a pain in the a__. Use a short 10mm open end wrench and a lot of patients. Once you have the off. The hood will open up.
3. Get the catch out of the latch. On the back of the latch you will see where the cable pulls on the latch. Pull it and the latch will release. Thats it.
I have heard of other methods. ie removing the belly pan and reaching up behind the radiator to pop the latch. I don't see how this is possible on the 3.0. Might be on the 1.8t. The grille just snaps in with clips. If you are careful you wont break any.
Good luck.
#16
12-09-2013 | 03:45 PM
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 1
Oil sensor
Just thought I would share my head ache oil sensor warning light with the world so you can fix this your self under the bonnet lock there is two wires connected to the lock or there should be that's the problem mine have rusted and fallen off stopping the sensor light from going out I have not bought a new lock yet but have. Seen them on ebay for £50 a fraction of the price audi will charge ya also Locked myself out and managed to pop the bonnet from through the from grill the bottom popped of enough to get my hand in with a small screwdriver so anybody out there stuck give it a go it can be done after a few attempts 
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