Masters Mods currently got a metal ram air one....but it rattles! Maybe that I didn’t use the washers supplied with all the screws. That black lever you use to open the bonnet, think you forgot link for that, couldn’t see a link for it.
Is this mod still holding up well for you? Any problem with latch or cable? Would you happen to have an email for Panther Mods or Mike Greenwood. Thanks I haven't given in to setting up a FB account over the last 20 years and don't fancy doing so now. Edit: checking against yours here at 1:20, I've seen other Mk4 Mondeo latches online with a handle that doesn't sit parallel (flat inline) to the mechanism - might be something for others to consider if doing this upgrade.
Hi mate. It was still doing well when I sold the car. I think Mike has Instagram, are you on there? As for the other mechanism you saw, maybe it's been updated or is just a different type, I'm unsure
Any idea why my bonnet won't latch? I've used a spare genuine MK4 latch and a cheaper aftermarket eBay bought one and it just won't latch! It seems the bonnet doesn't go down far enough to push down the locking arm??🤔
@@mastersmods Strange.. I also had to cut out the top part of the circular area where the original lock went through which no one else has seemed to have needed. I hate the bloody thing.. always something going wrong with it.. it's my girlfriends anyway, I'll stick with my Mondeo 2.5!!😌
Very informative video. Very clear instructions. Hope for non technical person like me. Please send the link. I want to change on my mk2 2008. Keep it up.
How did you attach the handle extension? Did you have to remove the original yellow handle or did you just trim it to fit, i have one and it does not fit over original.
Ahh okay so it's not like say my van cable that needs tension on the cable to turn the mech up front. Maybe a trial and error. How did you secure the cable. Zip ties?.
@@Yii00T that's right, it won't need to be under tension to operate the lock. I haven't used anything mate, the cable runs from the lock, under my filter box, round the battery tray, through the firewall and to the pull handle
Hi..i love your videos glad to see your back its been too long. The black part you took out first where can i get a replacement for my car. My mechanic cracked mine. i know it wont affect the performance of my car its purely cosmetic. Just wondered if you was able to inbox me where i can get one from. Thank you. keep doing what you do. You help me with my car bits a lot. Xx
@@TheMcooper17 I have had that a few times but then it goes away after the cars been turned off. I topped mine up tho after it came up the second time and its not come on again since
Great mod and great video.
This is exactly what I need. This opening is the dummies in all car industry
Thanks mate, glad to of helped 😁
actual mechanism is shown at 4:35
need to order mine still keep you posted😍
How did you get past the grommit? I can’t seem to make a hole to get the cable trhough
I poked a screw driver through the bottom of the grommit then pushed the cable through it
What's the guy who made extension for latch for mondeo
@@mighty_steam050madebyriley9 panther mods on fb
Something I would like to do on mine, thanks for the vid.
Is that the original air box you have cut down to use as an ECU holder?
Yeah mate it is the original airbox, I was too tight to pay £80 for one 😂 now the car is more where I want it, I'm tempted by a metal one
Masters Mods currently got a metal ram air one....but it rattles! Maybe that I didn’t use the washers supplied with all the screws.
That black lever you use to open the bonnet, think you forgot link for that, couldn’t see a link for it.
@@styusuf5671 you're right mate, well spotted. I'll edit that in now 👍🏻
Is this mod still holding up well for you? Any problem with latch or cable?
Would you happen to have an email for Panther Mods or Mike Greenwood. Thanks
I haven't given in to setting up a FB account over the last 20 years and don't fancy doing so now.
Edit: checking against yours here at 1:20, I've seen other Mk4 Mondeo latches online with a handle that doesn't sit parallel (flat inline) to the mechanism - might be something for others to consider if doing this upgrade.
Hi mate. It was still doing well when I sold the car. I think Mike has Instagram, are you on there? As for the other mechanism you saw, maybe it's been updated or is just a different type, I'm unsure
Hi how did you manage to fit the black lever cover as it doesn't seem to fit even without the original yellow cover
I drilled a hole through the plastic and tapped a thread in the metal lever so I could bolt through the plastic and it tightened into the lever
@@mastersmods okay thanks for the info so did you take the yellow plastic off sorry to be a pain 😂
@@christopheranderson4476 I trimmed it mate, didn't completely cut it off
Have you had any problems with the lever you screwed in inside the car, it would be interested to know
Hi Mark. So far, touch wood, it's been fine
@@mastersmods thanks alot for replying
What shape mondeo is the catch from please ..
I just searched ebay for a mk4 mondeo bonnet lock mate, no idea about the rest I'm afraid
Any idea why my bonnet won't latch? I've used a spare genuine MK4 latch and a cheaper aftermarket eBay bought one and it just won't latch! It seems the bonnet doesn't go down far enough to push down the locking arm??🤔
Have you tried pressing on the front of the bonnet and then pulling on the latch?
@@mastersmods Yeah, almost dented the bonnet too!😅 I've also tried fixing the latch as high as possible.
@@mattjones3753 okay hulk calm down 😂 hmm weird that as I just plugged mine in and away it went, haven't had any trouble since. Touch wood
@@mastersmods Strange.. I also had to cut out the top part of the circular area where the original lock went through which no one else has seemed to have needed. I hate the bloody thing.. always something going wrong with it.. it's my girlfriends anyway, I'll stick with my Mondeo 2.5!!😌
Have you adjusted the stoppers on the bonnet?
Very informative video.
Very clear instructions. Hope for non technical person like me.
Please send the link.
I want to change on my mk2 2008.
Keep it up.
Which link do you need?
@@mastersmods mate,
I wanted to buy the bonnet latch set
@@zameerlak3711 follow the links in the description mate
what size screws did you use on bonnet release cable the plastic at the end, you screwed into plastic under the fusebox
I used some plaster board screws mate as they were all I had that were black. They're about 25mm I think
@@mastersmods thanks alot for replying so quick
Hi were did you get the handle extension from?
Mike Greenwood is the owner of panther mods, find either or both on Facebook mate
Thanks mate.
How did you attach the handle extension? Did you have to remove the original yellow handle or did you just trim it to fit, i have one and it does not fit over original.
I trimmed the yellow piece down to fit mate
Hi mate were do you get the lever extension form thanks
@@andrewhancock6979 look up Panther Mods on Facebook
Hi mate done mine but the cable seems a little long and when I I pulled on it it snapped
The cable snapped? I'd get in touch with the seller cuz it shouldn't snap!
Does the bonnet open message work the same as the old latch or does it stay on with the mondeo latch
Works as it should mate
any ideas if this would work on the st170?
For the most part yea it should, the only thing you'd need to check on is the lock mechanism
Part number for bonnet lock please ? Listing on eBay not working
Cheers mate, I've updated it. Alternatively type in Mondeo mk4 bonnet latch 👍
Would this work on standard MK2 Focus?
I would think so yea
How did you create the tension m8.
Tension for what bud?
So when you pull the latch it pops open instead of loose cable. I've not fitted mine yet. Did you use all available cable and pull it tight?.
@@Yii00T ah okay I get ya. Nah mate didn't need to pull it tight. I installed mine where I did as that was pretty much the end of the cord
Ahh okay so it's not like say my van cable that needs tension on the cable to turn the mech up front.
Maybe a trial and error. How did you secure the cable. Zip ties?.
@@Yii00T that's right, it won't need to be under tension to operate the lock. I haven't used anything mate, the cable runs from the lock, under my filter box, round the battery tray, through the firewall and to the pull handle
Will this mod fit MK3 Mondeo
I honestly would not know I'm afraid, sorry
Great video mate, will be doing this soon as I can. Mines failed again lucky to have gotten it open again. Worst design ever the original is
I agree, they're made of chocolate I'm sure 😂
Nice video bud👌🏻 you still need to make me a heat shield😏🙈
Waiting for you to come round so I can measure it up 😂 cheers tho dude, just trying to help other mk2 focus owners out
Masters Mods haha, oh😂 that’s why it hasn’t been done then😂🤦🏻♂️ your welcome mate. Keep the videos coming, your doing a great job! 👏🏻 xx
Hi..i love your videos glad to see your back its been too long. The black part you took out first where can i get a replacement for my car. My mechanic cracked mine. i know it wont affect the performance of my car its purely cosmetic. Just wondered if you was able to inbox me where i can get one from. Thank you. keep doing what you do. You help me with my car bits a lot. Xx
ive just done this i would fip the plug 180°
I've not had that problem tbh so can't advise buddy sorry
@@mastersmods mine is 08 mk2.5 a little more modern. fitting the plug correctly the car thinks the bonnet is open
@@TheMcooper17 oh right, so to sort it you've turned it 180°?
@@mastersmods yes, only other thing im getting now is low washer fluid probably no sensor
@@TheMcooper17 I have had that a few times but then it goes away after the cars been turned off. I topped mine up tho after it came up the second time and its not come on again since
Hi pal, thanks for the credit to Panther Mods. Please PM me on messenger when you can.
Hi, do you have an email address? I don´t use Facebook.
Looking for email address myself please.
Will you do it for me? Lol
I'd usually not mind but with rona about I can't lol
@@mastersmods lol I'm just a retard with cars. I'd end up making it a pedal bike trying to do it lol
@@leebo130 hahahaha pedal bike 😂 that's brilliant