I was adjusting the length of the spike on the bonnet lock today and have now got the bonnet stuck closed because it is shut so tight I can't open the release. Any suggestions of how to fix this? Cheers James

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1962 Traveller with 1275LS engine

Can you reach the bolts that hold the catch plate from underneath with a loooong socket[ or are they welded nuts??]

By "from underneath" meaning from under the front lower grille.

The Clubman has nuts & bolts,not fixed nuts.

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1974 1150cc Leyland Mini S racer,
1975 No motor Leyland Mini "ute"
1991 IPRA Honda Integra (in the build)
1995 Land Rover Discovery 300Tdi

CAMS Scrutineer

Suggestion.

If you can push down hard in the centre of the bonnet, while pulling the cable or release lever, it may just "pop". Carefull not to dent bonnet.
It sounds like it's under strain, and if you can get just a couple millimetres downwards flex, it may pop. The side rubbers may also compress slightly to help this.

Good luck
Alex

if its an engine bay operated release stick a bit of tube or a screwdriver in there and hit it sideways with a hammer. otherwise un screw the grille and see if you can get in there a bit better