bonnet release not working - help

[jonathan blane]

I have had the current Hilux Surf over two years with few probs ( then I don't do many miles).

Now, after four months parked off road it started first time so the cold has not done the battery in.

However, I cannot get the bonnet open to check radiator.

This is the first time I have had this problem.

The catch thing which you normally have to press in a bit at the front of the bonnet does not seem to be there at all - perhaps it only appears after the release mechanism below the dashboard has been pulled ?

Anyway, when I pull the release thing inside the car, there is a slight noise but the bonnet remains firmly closed.

Any suggestions as to how to open the bonnet please ?

[Albannach]

Push the bonnet closed as someone pulls the release lever, then with the lever still pulled, let the bonnet go. Or check HERE

[Hokkaido]

I've had the same thing happen, but since I am an angry person at heart, it was a no brainer.

1. Pull the latch.
2. Put a winter glove on
3. Make a fist
4. With the bottom of your hand, thump the hood right where that lever should be.
5. If that don't work, thump harder and repeat steps 1-5
Good day

[da SLUG man]

yeah, sounds like a sticky catch... just get someone to pull the lever while you push/pull the bonnet till it releases