Went to open the bonnet the other day and the lever pulled all the way back but the bonnet didn't release. Nightmare!!! I'd read a few posts about the problem so you can imagine that I went into panic mode. Mrsw kindly pulled the lever whilst I pulled at the bonnet edge which, after a few choice words, eventually released. On closer examination I noticed that the cable had popped out of its retainer at the off-side latch (left side as you look at the front of the car). After removing the screws holding the bonnet latch, I ended up taking the headlamp out to get sufficient access, after which it was easy to re-position the cable. It seems that the plastic moulding that retains the cable had relaxed, which let the cable pop out. To prevent it happening again I put a cable tie around the cable inlet on the latch.
Stupidly, I didn't take any pics to post but if if you suddenly find your bonnet doesn't release as well as it did, it may be worth checking the cable at the driver's side latch. Hope this helps someone.
Stupidly, I didn't take any pics to post but if if you suddenly find your bonnet doesn't release as well as it did, it may be worth checking the cable at the driver's side latch. Hope this helps someone.