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Ford Mondeo 2.0 2004 - Bonnet lock #

Posted by Peter Warman <iframe src='https://members4.boardhost.com/ukautotalk/info/user=Peter+Warman' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2016, 2:05 pm

Year of Manufacture *: 2004

Hi All

Have not done many of these but a good customer is now unable to open the bonnet with the key

I have googled this one, watched the videos etc but still no success

Whats your thoughts on the best way to open

Peter

Re: Ford Mondeo 2.0 2004 - Bonnet lock #

Posted by Tony Ludford <iframe src='https://members4.boardhost.com/ukautotalk/info/user=UKAT5539' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2016, 5:14 pm, in reply to "Ford Mondeo 2.0 2004 - Bonnet lock #"
Tony Ludford

Does the key turn okay in the lock, or is the lock fubar'd?

In the past, I've just used a large drill bit to drill out the lock face. Pulled the tumblers and centre out, then used a long flat screwdriver straight through the body into the bonnet lock.
(Be cautious where you're poking the screwdriver though, it's easy to poke holes in the condensor if you're not careful, as the latch is slightly angled from the lock).

Re: Ford Mondeo 2.0 2004 - Bonnet lock #

Posted by Peter Warman <iframe src='https://members4.boardhost.com/ukautotalk/info/user=Peter+Warman' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2016, 5:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Ford Mondeo 2.0 2004 - Bonnet lock #"
Peter Warman

Hi Tony

Yes the key does turn, until recently you could give it a wiggle for a minute or two and it would open

Peter

Re: Ford Mondeo 2.0 2004 - Bonnet lock #

Posted by Matt Booth <iframe src='https://members4.boardhost.com/ukautotalk/info/user=ukat3028' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2016, 6:35 pm, in reply to "Re: Ford Mondeo 2.0 2004 - Bonnet lock #"
Matthew Booth

I get in there with a long flat blade screwdriver and break the plastic round where the rubber boot goes on to the catch - its part of the replacement anyway. You can then, with the long screwdriver again, lever the cable out of the latch and use the screwdriver to turn the catch. Quite easy after a bit of practice.

Matt

Re: Ford Mondeo 2.0 2004 - Bonnet lock #

Posted by Tim Watts <iframe src='https://members4.boardhost.com/ukautotalk/info/user=ukat3942' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 26, 2016, 7:49 pm, in reply to "Re: Ford Mondeo 2.0 2004 - Bonnet lock #"
Tim Watts

Bit late I know.. put your knee against grille and push firmly whilst turning key.. works on most Fords

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