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YOUR RESEARCHBonnet (luggage Compartment) cable snapped.
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This release cable, will i be able to access it by just running my hand under the arch or is it hidden behind the lining and therefore requires removing?
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Good morning Richard i was running a search on my issue and it brought up a discussion where you provided a diagram for someone re: wiring, so i was wondering if you had any pics or if you know where i can download.
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This release cable, will i be able to access it by just running my hand under the arch or is it hidden behind the lining and therefore requires removing?
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Good morning Richard i was running a search on my issue and it brought up a discussion where you provided a diagram for someone re: wiring, so i was wondering if you had any pics or if you know where i can download.
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Hi, It's Sat night and it would appear the cable has decided to let go for the bonnet release and as a result i'm unable to close it securely. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. In addition does anyone know what sort of cost is involved for repairing this.
Thanks in advance.
D.
Thanks for the quick response. I've had experience with this secret release mechanism about 6 months ago as i had the AA out and they couldn't find it then. I will take another look.
If you have cable releases, the emergency cable is in the NEARSIDE wheel arch, near the headlight unit. They moved the emergency release cable to the offside when electric releases were introduced.
The release cable itself is £24.24+VAT, but I expect that changing it could be a bit of a marathon. There doesn't seem to be a Porsche book time for doing the job, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was a couple of hours or more. Maybe one of the indies who post here have got some experience.
Good morning Richard i was running a search on my issue and it brought up a discussion where you provided a diagram for someone re: wiring, so i was wondering if you had any pics or if you know where i can download.
Also would a workshop manual cover the repair of this and if so do you know where i can get my hands on a copy?
Many thanks,
Darren
Apologies if this has been submitted before but i've just come across this link and thought it may be useful.
http://www.cannell.co.uk/996_Workshop_Manuals/996 Wiring 1999-2000.pdf
Morning Darren. The manuals on Rick Canell's site are OK, but rather out of date. If you look in section 55 you will see how to remove and refit the cable at the front, and at the lever end, but I'm damned if I can find anywhere which shows the route of the cable.
Found section 55 but it refers to post 2001 cars with the electric switches. Unfortunately i'm unable to find any info on pre 2000 models with cable system.
As for my situ, I'm sure the cable has come away from the lever end so logic would suggest i start at that end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This release cable, will i be able to access it by just running my hand under the arch or is it hidden behind the lining and therefore requires removing?
It's behind the liner - in the area of the headlight. Not easy when it's cold, as the plastic is hard, but you can sometimes ease the liner away from the arch and squeeze your hand in there.
