Fuel door doesn't lock

Phooey · Apr 19th, 2019, 13:04

The door over the fuel cap doesn't lock when car is locked. I am getting conflicting answers when googled ... Does anyone know for sure if this is acceptable on MOT? Even if it is, any thoughts what might be wrong?

The filler cap is secure, although not a locking cap, but the door over it opens even when the car is locked!

cheshired5 · Apr 19th, 2019, 13:09

There is normally around about a 10 minute delay in the fuel flap locking after locking the car.
This is so you can lock the car at a petrol station but still access the fuel cap so check the delay first.
You can turn off this delay on many models using Dice and Vida.

If it still doesn't work, hopefully my video here will be of use.

Phooey · Apr 19th, 2019, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshired5

There is normally around about a 10 minute delay in the fuel flap locking after locking the car.
This is so you can lock the car at a petrol station but still access the fuel cap so check the delay first.
You can turn off this delay on many models using Dice and Vida.

If it still doesn't work, hopefully my video here will be of use.

I suspect that you are going to turn out to be a gem. I checked the wiring ... got a satisfactory reading. I then took the device apart and gave it a good clean. I didn't have Vaseline but I did have PTFE grease. Didn't work. I suspect the PTFE was too heavy. Clean off again and a dab of WD40 it opens every time now. Waiting for the timer to kick in to see if it locks too.

And, after 10 minutes or so I checked, it seems to be working. £114 saved from a new Volvo part.

Thank you Chesired5

oragex · Apr 21st, 2019, 05:23

I think it can also be programmed with Vida. Some cars locks after 10 min, other only a few seconds after moving on.

djneils98 · Apr 27th, 2019, 20:09

my car hasn't got the lock mechanism so it can't ever lock and has never had any MOT issues

smk70 · Apr 28th, 2019, 17:55

Its not an issue for the MOT the only thing that is checked is the fuel cap has a good seal

Apr 19th, 2019, 13:04	#1
Phooey Junior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2020 19:42 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Pontypool	Fuel door doesn't lock The door over the fuel cap doesn't lock when car is locked. I am getting conflicting answers when googled ... Does anyone know for sure if this is acceptable on MOT? Even if it is, any thoughts what might be wrong? The filler cap is secure, although not a locking cap, but the door over it opens even when the car is locked! __________________ S60 2.4 D5 2006 Manual 84000 miles

Apr 19th, 2019, 13:09	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	There is normally around about a 10 minute delay in the fuel flap locking after locking the car. This is so you can lock the car at a petrol station but still access the fuel cap so check the delay first. You can turn off this delay on many models using Dice and Vida. If it still doesn't work, hopefully my video here will be of use. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Apr 21st, 2019, 05:23	#4
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	I think it can also be programmed with Vida. Some cars locks after 10 min, other only a few seconds after moving on. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Apr 27th, 2019, 20:09	#5
djneils98 Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2023 21:17 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: colchester	my car hasn't got the lock mechanism so it can't ever lock and has never had any MOT issues

Apr 28th, 2019, 17:55	#6
smk70 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2022 17:06 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lincoln	Its not an issue for the MOT the only thing that is checked is the fuel cap has a good seal

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