Steve1960
07-24-2010, 02:39 PM
I've been driving my 07 Patriot for a week now and had a chance to let rip on the motorway today. As I reached a speed which some would say was illeagal in the UK for this type of road I noticed the bonnet start to lift and move aboout as if the bonnet latch wasn't engaged. I pulled over to check this out but the bonnet was secure.
Is this normal on the Pat or do I have to investigate further?
Any help or guidance appreciated.
Cheers
patriotpierre
07-24-2010, 02:53 PM
Many have the problem, some don't, others solved it, many remain with the problem unsolved. Do a search on «flapping hood» There are many threads concerning that problem.
ti-claude31
07-24-2010, 06:25 PM
Many have the problem, some don't, others solved it, many remain with the problem unsolved. Do a search on «flapping hood» There are many threads concerning that problem.
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langsta
07-24-2010, 08:54 PM
There are many threads on the subject of flapping hoods and potential fixes, however, I believe this one will be of the most assistance to you:
http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7269
UA_who
07-24-2010, 11:35 PM
Sure, there's a flapping hood thread.
But what about the bonnet?
:D
Steve1960
07-25-2010, 08:12 AM
Thanks for links on this subject, it seems that its a common snag and hopefully an easy one to fix.
By the way a bonnet in the UK is a hood in the US but I guess most folks know this....
dixiedawg
07-26-2010, 10:01 AM
Seems we need a more precise and concise thread on this with maybe photos of where the adjustments are.
Anyone want to take on this project??
robi454
07-26-2010, 03:02 PM
Bonnet, I love British synonyms for American words.
Smyrnian
08-25-2010, 09:31 AM
Bonnet, I love British synonyms for American words.
American word??? EEERRRR, you are speaking in English!!!
tiptronic
08-25-2010, 09:52 AM
I love the fact that Jam is Jelly & Jelly is Jello---I've noticed that the flapping bonnet problem is more on domestic US vehicles---However your UK/Export version seems to have sneaked through the net.
dixiedawg
08-25-2010, 10:36 AM
Biscuits is the odd one for me. When I tell friends across the pond I had biscuits and gravy, they don't understand, cause biscuits to them are cookies to us.
I enjoy the conversations with folks from around the globe. It's fun to learn new things.
patriotpierre
08-25-2010, 11:12 AM
I finally ajusted the bonnet... the hood...«le capot» in french.
here is the thread on how to proceed.
http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53286
Ajustment of hinges is right behind the hinges, (two screws at the bottom)