bonnet issue

**MAZ.827** · 30-07-2014 03:13 PM

anyone know how to open a civic ek bonnet without using the actual latch that is inside the car. need help as it will not open.

**EKVTIR-T** · 30-07-2014 04:38 PM

can you feel it pulling the cable?maybe snapped

**integraR** · 30-07-2014 04:45 PM

get one of these and pull on the broken part to open bonnet

common problem on ek civics

**MAZ.827** · 30-07-2014 04:47 PM

No the cable and everything is perfect in the car, it's just the situation that is happening requires me to get under the bonnet of my car without the key

**EKVTIR-T** · 30-07-2014 05:03 PM

hmm without breaking something not sure.

sacrifice the grille

**MAZ.827** · 30-07-2014 05:23 PM

I need to open this bonnet without causing damage, I've managed to find the cable that runs to the bonnet latch (on driver side ), I've pulled down the guard as much as it can on top if the wheel and put vice grips / multi grips on the cable and tugged on the way it would go to open , all it did was pull the casing around the wire and when I took the grips off, it fell like a I had crushed the protective casing around the wire, I need a way to open this, I can't get under the car because it is parked in a awkward position and I can't jack it up, suggestions guys AND smashing my window will not be acceptable

**Snoop_gee** · 30-07-2014 05:34 PM

so for you to say smashing the window to get inside is not acceptable.
why don't u contact RACV so they can get you access into your vehicle without damage.
and they you can access the bonnet latch.