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Bonnet release issues
I cannot get the bonnet on my Ford Mondeo to open past the first turn of the key, when I turn the key to the right there is no change and the bonnet remains locked.
Asked on 14 October 2011 by H Pearce
Answered by
Honest John
Try squirting 3 in One oil into the mechanism.
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