need to get into my vw golf's bonnet but can't pop bonnet lever from inside?

method 1... trying having someone outside press down on the bonnet to relieve some of the pressure while you pull the release lever
method 2.... the bonnet release cable is an outer sheath with the release cable running inside (same a bicycle brake cable) first spray some WD40 (or similar)into the cable wait awhile then using pliers pull the inner cable outwards grip the outer sheath with another set of pliers if need be but not to tightly if either of these methods work before you shut the bonnet check the that the cable has'nt stretched so may need adjusting to stop it happening again but put some grease/oil/vaseline all over the locking mechanism and work it a few times before closing the bonnet

esrva00
June 2011

it may help to have someone on the outside to give the bonnet a help to lift up

cdc
June 2011