Hi you dont need to explain your whole situation just ask the question, Bye
To release the bonnet on a Jaguar X-Type, first, locate the bonnet release lever inside the vehicle, typically found on the driver's side near the footwell. Pull the lever to unlock the bonnet. Then, move to the front of the car, and gently lift the bonnet while pressing the safety catch, which is usually located at the center or side of the grille, to fully open it.
The bonnet is the hood
drivers side footwell behind panel by bonnet release lever drivers side footwell behind panel by bonnet release lever
To open the bonnet on a Jaguar X-Type with a broken release cable, first, locate the emergency release mechanism, which can usually be accessed through the grille. You may need to use a flat tool to gently pry the grille open and reach the release lever. Once you access the lever, pull it to release the bonnet. After opening the bonnet, you can proceed to replace the broken release cable.
To release the bonnet latch on a 2004 Jaguar XJ6, first, locate the interior latch release lever, typically found on the driver's side near the footwell. Pull the lever to release the primary latch. Then, go to the front of the vehicle, where you should feel for the secondary latch under the center of the bonnet. Slide the secondary latch to the side or push it to fully open the bonnet.
Bonnet is English for hood
yes if it was like that when it was bought
uunder the bonnet
the bonnet has two catches it will be the one on the right as you look at the car that's stuck its a pain but to release it you have to go up behind the bumper and the grill and release it by hand it is a bit of a fiddle
If by "bonnet" you mean the Hood then your hood release cable may broken and needs replaced. You will have to try and locate the end that located under the hood and then release it from there. Be aware you may have to remove the grill to get at it.Good Luck and Remember.Change Your Mind, Not Your Oil.Use the First In Synthetic Motor Oil's.See My Bio For Information & Contact Details.if by ' hood' you mean bonnet, then I am having the same problem - I can't even find the release lever!If by "hood" you mean bonnet if its the mk3 if you put your hand up behind your bonnet behind the ford badge you can feel the catch that keeps it shut. On the top of that you should be able to feel where the bonnet catches on, just pull the catch over and it should pop up, Might be a bit difficult by hand but you should be able to do it.
here is the bonnet release on a nisson navara
The bonnet release is located under the steering column