Other 70 Problem: Fuel Cap Door Wont Lock

[Simon Jones]

Originally Posted by ronmanager

I was of a mind to just saw off the loop inside the flap and take my chances with a fuel thieves.

A less destructive approach is to unplug the connector from the rear of the actuator once it's in the open position. Alternatively, add a manual override as I had to do which can be accessed from the removeable panel in the corner of the boot.

[ronmanager]

Originally Posted by Simon Jones

A less destructive approach is to unplug the connector from the rear of the actuator once it's in the open position. Alternatively, add a manual override as I had to do which can be accessed from the removeable panel in the corner of the boot.

I was doing it all by feel only so couldn't see the layout of the unit itself or where the wiring went in. I didn't want to unbolt the side trim if I didn't have to.

Strangely once I'd manually opened it, it then locked itself again and wouldn't open. I'm wondering whether there's teeth missing off the internal cogs. It's working at the moment though.

Investigations on the part reveals that they are over £100 for a new one!

[Simon Jones]

Thanks to PhotoBucket now being dicks, I can't show you my photos, but sometimes the problem with only working one way is electrical rather than mechanical.