H4 (Fiesta Mk3) Bonnet release

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jul...@cityaudioservices.com

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Feb 28, 2021, 3:39:09 AM2/28/21
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Hi

My H4 has an awful bodge on the steering column bonnet release - actually it isn't even bodged, the cable sheath is not constrained at all and there is no lever. I have obtained the orange lever and spring which appears to be correct and I have sourced a cable which will work. However having removed the cowl at last I find there is nothing on the column into which this lever fits so on its own it is useless. 

Does anyone have, or know how to obtain, this unit?

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susanandmartin

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Feb 28, 2021, 5:38:10 AM2/28/21
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I can only think that part of your column is missing/been changed. Is it possible to rig up a suitable bracket to bolt onto your column? To hold the outer cable, there are many bicycle brake cable parts which may help – Ebay may give some inspiration, and I may well have something in my spares box that I can help you with. Are you able to attach some photos of the area/parts?

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jul...@cityaudioservices.com

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Feb 28, 2021, 6:57:46 AM2/28/21
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Hi

I think there is a bit missing.  I think there probably should be a bracket in there which holds the release handle pivots and provides a point for the cable sleeve to be held correctly.

I can fabricate stuff. The problem of course is having no drawings to work with so that the release handle lands up correctly placed for the column shroud. It doesn't promise to be easy.

To answer Jim's comment, I do think this is a Mk3 set up - the dash is Mk3 shape (but with the mod to the dials), switchgear seems to match and the column shrouds make sense in the they fit neatly where you'd expect them to.

Thanks all.

Jim Hearne

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Feb 28, 2021, 7:25:59 AM2/28/21
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Here's a reasonable picture with the Mk3 column at the bottom.

Jim
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Jim Hearne

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Feb 28, 2021, 7:35:25 AM2/28/21
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I checked on the online parts catalogue and it doesn't show any extra brackets, i'm sure the lever and the cable outer both mount to the big alloy casting around the end of the column

https://ford.catalogs-parts.com/#{client:1;page:part;lang:en;category:car;catalog:74;param:no;group:0;groupsubgroup:1937;subgroup:17017;subsubgroup:73868}

https://ford.catalogs-parts.com/#{client:1;page:part;lang:en;category:car;catalog:74;param:no;group:0;groupsubgroup:1931;subgroup:16990;subsubgroup:73756}

Jim

susanandmartin

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Feb 28, 2021, 7:49:58 AM2/28/21
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Wow – Thanks for that Jim. I’ve been searching for a Ford parts list (Wife & Daughter both have Ka+ cars – 5 door ka) so have added to favourites.

Martin Scott

 

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rob hancock

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Feb 28, 2021, 9:07:09 AM2/28/21
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Hi
As much as it pains me to break up a quantum, we have a H4 here that is very much beyond repair, so we will have a column if needed, but will be a few weeks before we are in a position to strip bits off
Regards Rob 
The new 2+2 is horrendously behind schedule due to other developments within Quantum, and sorry to dissapoint some of you but no pop ups or downs
Regards Rob 

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jul...@cityaudioservices.com

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Feb 28, 2021, 3:37:11 PM2/28/21
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I'll check that out. Thanks.

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