Bonnet latch not working.

[Vernaldo79]

Hi folk, I'm a newbie on the forum having recently acquired a 2013 A6 S-Line. 

 

My issue is that when I pull on the bonnet latch it doesn't open. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

[Magnet]

Welcome Vernon,

Do you feel much resistance when you pull the bonnet cable, or does it seems ‘dead’ - with free play? 
Whatever, always worth a try to get an assistant to quickly press up and down on the centre front of the bonnet, while you attempt to pull the cable. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Vernaldo79]

Hi Gareth, 

It seems "dead" with no resistance.  Bonnet certainly doesn't "pop"

Vernon 

[Steve Q]

You might have to break the grill to gain access to it. 

[Vernaldo79]

That's what I'm afraid of Steve 

[Magnet]

The only way you are going to know is to get it on a lift and see what the behind- grille access is like when the front undertrays are removed. 

[Steve Q]

4 hours ago, Vernaldo79 said:

That's what I'm afraid of Steve 

Definitely follow Gareth's advice first and try and access from.underneath the car. But I wont be surprised if you have to go in via the grill. 

[Vernaldo79]

Hi folks, gareths method worked an absolute treat. Everyone's advice is much appreciated 

[Steve Q]

2 hours ago, Vernaldo79 said:

Hi folks, gareths method worked an absolute treat. Everyone's advice is much appreciated 

Fantastic news, glad you got it open without causing damage 😊