Hello,

The bonnet release cable on my car has stopped working.  It is a Skoda Felicia 1.6 Glxi from 1998 (Facelift Model). Local Skoda dealer tells me parts now either hit & miss or completely discontinued & can't even be got from Czech Republic.

I managed to get release cable from Ebay delivered from Latvia.

 

Part No: 6U0823615A - Cable & Part No: 6U0823531A Pull Cable Guide Assembly. Parts shown as Part No:16 (Cable) and Part No: 14 (Cable Guide Assembly) on attached exploded diagram. I now have these.

 

I Gave the parts to a mechanic I know but he reckoned the parts were wrong, as there is a little ball on one end of cable which attaches to bonnet lock, but nothing at other end of cable to attach to the little handle to pull inside car.

Local Skoda dealer confirmed parts are correct but a small clamp is needed to attach cable to the Bonnet lock. He said to loop the end of cable back & hold in place with clip for cable. The part number is: 6U0823551 - Clip for Cable.  This clamp / clip for cable is no longer available through dealer and can't find anywhere online.

 

The Skoda dealer says that the little ball end of cable attaches to pull-handle inside the car. I'm not sure dealer is correct or familiar with the car, his advice is at odds with the setup on my car,  as on my car there is a little ball that attaches the cable to the bonnet lock, not a clamp / clip.

 

There seems to be a pin x 10 pieces available online (also from Latvia) to attach cable to pull-handle inside the car?  But it just seems like a small cylinder. Part No: N 0137602 Pin. (Part No.12 on exploded diagram)
Here is a link:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-SKODA-VW-105-20-Garde-Favorit-Form-Pickup-pin-x10-pcs-N0137602-/143294260917

 

The pin is part no.12 on diagram (don't understand why in 10 pieces?)

Is anyone familiar with this? Or has fitted one?

So basically, I have the cable & cable guide assembly.  The clip for cable is not available. Maybe I can make or find something suitable like an aluminium or copper ferrule (Image attached) and then I also need the Pin to attach cable to pull-handle inside car?

 

I would be grateful if anyone can confirm or has any suggestions on correct way to proceed? 

Attached images - Exploded diagram of parts and part nos list  & image of a clip / clamp to hold a cable (as an example)

 

Parts Diagram.pdf Parts2.pdf CABLE.docx

19 minutes ago, Skoda_Moda said:

I Gave the parts to a mechanic I know but he reckoned the parts were wrong

OK. So he has no idea how to modify the part to fit, right? If it's not genuine, he has no imagination how to make it look and function the same, right?

Well, his first reaction was these parts must be wrong. Not very helpful. They are genuine parts,  I checked the parts catalogues provided on Briskoda before I ordered them and I then checked with my local Skoda Dealer.

Anyway, dealer reckons the end of cable with ball attached fits to pull-handle inside the car. Looking at my car, there is a ball on end of the old cable attached to bonnet lock. I can't see how the cable attaches to pull-handle inside car. I can't see any pin attachment.

Was just wondering if anyone was familiar with this. 

 

So, I have two of the correct parts, looks like I need to order more if available,  was just wondering if anyone could advise.

I do not claim to be an expert, and it has been a while since I did this on my previous pick-up, but I hope the following makes sense and is helpful.

 

The dealer is correct that the ball end of the cable attaches to the pull handle inside the car. In order to remove the old cable and attached the new one to this handle, I found I had to remove the pull handle from its mounting bracket, and I did this by removing (cutting) the pin on which the handle pivots. I suspect that this is the pin that you have identified as being required to attach the cable to the pull handle. I replaced mine with a small bolt fitted with washers and a nyloc nut to make the job easier if I have to do it again. At the bonnet end, I have seen the cable clip replaced with a cable barrel clamp, similar to those used on bicycle brake cables etc.

Thanks very much, that is a great help, much appreciated, cheers!

 

 

Thankyou for your reply, much appreciated.