Hi Russ. I would try spraying WD40 or 3in1 using the straw attachment directly onto the catch . This image should help identifying where the catch is. Then have someone bounce the bonnet above the catch whilst repeatedly pulling the release lever. If you do get it open lubricate with grease before closing again. Good luck John

Free to a good home 2.5 v6 engine. Removed from my 53 s type se+ .due to right hand head gasket gone. Engine swapped been in garage since removal but car now gone need the space. Ideal for rebuild or spares or just to play around on

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Hi Jim, with Lanoguard, the recommendation is to carry out an annual check and touch up any required areas. I should have mentioned in my earlier post, that I had my garage guys also put a Lanoguard coating on both the Range Rover Sport and Mini JCW, which both cars are out and about all year, including the winter salted roads and the underbody results are still perfect. Will be having both these cars checked out again shortly. N6 JMX

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Hi Dave, thanks for that, all the lights seem to work ok ie: door open etc....it hasn't done it since. The door was open but because of the angle it was parked, it closed and then locked. I've had hassles with the faulty wiper relays draining the battery so that may have played a part! I'll definitely be leaving the window open next time though. Many thanks. Chris

There is a function that auto-locks the doors at about 4mph but given you had your head under the bonnet, i'm guessing the car was stationary. Only other scenario i can think of is you had the fob in your pocket and accidentally pressed the lock button or perhaps the security system didn't recognise the drivers door having been opened and autolocked 30 seconds after being unlocked. I always open the drivers window so that if anything untoward such as this happens, i can still switch it off and get the keys. I would check to make sure it shows drivers door open on the message screen on the dash when you sit in it with the engine running. If it doesn't, investigate the drivers door switch as this would be the most likely cause.