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Bmax01



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United Kingdom 2016 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Loire Blue
Bonnet not sitting flush

The driver side bonnet isn’t sitting flush, passenger side seems fine. Maybe I’m not pushing down hard enough on the bonnet to close it. Or there’s an issue with the latch? Anyone had similar issues? Pictures below.

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 L405 4.4 AB Loire Blue
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Audi A6 2012 (sold)
BMW 5 series 3.0 petrol, champagne II edition (sold)

Post #586012 3rd Mar 2021 12:13am
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adara



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Romania 2019 Range Rover Vogue 2.0 PHEV Santorini Black

It has two latches. Probably the left one didn't engage, push a little harder on that side... 2019 Vogue P400e

Post #586016 3rd Mar 2021 6:12am
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jackcramerr



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Slam it hard. Do not push it.

I have seen this issue on the l405. Didn't notice it until a friend pointed it out that bonnet is not closed.

Post #586026 3rd Mar 2021 9:50am
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Cam-Tech-Craig



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Do you own a screwdriver sir? Open the bonnet and push a screwdriver into the latch as if it was the bonnet closing, this will show you if the latch is at fault? DONT FORGET to pull the bonnet pull once finished... Whistle

Be very careful pushing the bonnet down when closing as they are only Aluminium and will dent VERY easily sir...

As mentioned above, slam it (once you have checked the latch is working)... Thumbs Up

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Bmax01



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Cheers folks, much appreciated! I'll give this a go later on today. L405 4.4 AB Loire Blue
Tesla Model Y
Audi A6 2012 (sold)
BMW 5 series 3.0 petrol, champagne II edition (sold)

Post #586029 3rd Mar 2021 10:38am
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nicksaab



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Had this before as well - I fixed it by adjusting the position of the latch on that side. Remove the grill and you'll see the bonnet catches - just need to loosen and slightly move it until the bonnet catches properly Current Fleet:-
2018 Discovery 5 3.0 HSE
2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrack
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8
1993 Defender 90 200TDI Pickup

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2012 L322 4.4 Westminster
2004 L322 4.4 V8 Autobiography LE
2000 P38 RR 4.0 HSE (ex Clarkson test car)

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knwatkins



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United Kingdom 2014 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Corris Grey

I had this problem with my L405. The latches needed a good soaking in WD40. I also found that the gaps between the edge of the bonnet and the doors needed adjusting and this is done via the nuts in the back corners of bonnet, on the hinges. Kev

2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

Post #586073 3rd Mar 2021 6:02pm
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Bmax01



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Thanks again for all your help. Looks like all it needed was reasonably hard slam and it was fine (after Craig’s suggested check on the latch, thanks buddy may visit your garage on the way to my mums in Wales for a gear service at some point).

Anyhow, difficult to know when to be gentle and when to be a little rough with these things! L405 4.4 AB Loire Blue
Tesla Model Y
Audi A6 2012 (sold)
BMW 5 series 3.0 petrol, champagne II edition (sold)

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