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Old 5th October 2014, 07:07 PM
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Here is an interesting one for you all, only one of my bonnet catches are letting go the other appears to be stuck and I don't have a clue how else I can get in, but the screen wash has already run out! The release handle is not sitting tight as it should be and when pulling it you can see it left slightly on the passenger side, but the drivers hangs on for dear life! I have looked underneath the car and going up but soon realised that is not the way, so any other suggestions are welcomed!

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Old 6th October 2014, 05:24 AM
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You will need to remove driver side wheel and arch liner and reach up into the area of the headlight to find the junction box for the cable and pull it out. You may then be able to pull on the cable box to release the bonnet.

If you Google it you can find others that have had the same probkem, I would have gave you links but I'm on my phone
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Old 6th October 2014, 12:04 PM
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I had the same problem with mine. As Del says, you need to remove the drivers' side wheel arch - it's a bit of a pain to get at. I ended up getting my local garage to sort it.
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Old 15th October 2014, 02:43 PM
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You will need to remove driver side wheel and arch liner and reach up into the area of the headlight to find the junction box for the cable and pull it out. You may then be able to pull on the cable box to release the bonnet.

If you Google it you can find others that have had the same probkem, I would have gave you links but I'm on my phone
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I had the same problem with mine. As Del says, you need to remove the drivers' side wheel arch - it's a bit of a pain to get at. I ended up getting my local garage to sort it.
I did wonder if that would be s way to go about it, but thought I would check as someone is bound to of had a cable snap on them before now! Thanks for that guys, I'll get my local non main dealer Audi specialist to get it sorted.

Regards, Mark.
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Model: MY 2008 08 3.0TDI Quattro Sport, Black on Black (Transporter Edition) Lowered 60mm on drop link bars. Alloys swapped out to RS6 style 20" x 9.5". It's got full tints on all windows, and has the black leather interior. Remapped by Elite Automotive in Cornwall, giving an increase output to 290bhp/450lbs.

Options: Keyless Entry & Start, Bluetooth Hands Free, Quad Zone Climate, 3 Spoke Sports Tiptronic Multi Function Steering Wheel, Black Leather Comfort Seats, AMI, Drivers & Passenger Electric Memory Seats, Auto Dimming Mirrors, Bi-Xenons.

Future Plans:
Selling my current Audi A8 Quattro Sport and replace is with a newer D4 Audi A8L with the 4.2V8 Twin Turbo setup once again it must be black. I'm looking for one with the options added where it has the rear recliing seats, with heated outers. Bose speakers minimum and B&O's if affordable. Rear and back door sun blinds prefered.

Planned Mods:
Upon the arrival of my A8L D4, I will be once again having the ECU remapped to a performance setting over economy. Rear Tints as dark as can go whilst also tinting the front windows with a medium tint. Once again I will be purchasing lowering links for the air ride suspension and setting it at 55mm lower when in comfort as my desire rideheight over standard. Alloys will be 21" however the one current most likly to be the next car already has a brand new set of 2016 S8Plus wheels on it.

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