General: - Fuel flap not locking

Edinburgh101 · Nov 23rd, 2018, 12:44

Hi there,

I noticed this morning that my fuel flap was not locking shut when I lock my car, this results in it sitting slightly open.

The doors lock ok.

It's a 2005 S60 D5 SE and hasn't had this issue before.

Is this common, is it a quick fix?

Thanks!

Gordon

ThomasG · Nov 23rd, 2018, 12:48

Well...

First of all- fuel flap locks several minutes later than the door (I think time delay can be set in Vida).
This is to allow you to lock the car and still fill up at petrol station.

Lock the car and check the fuel flap considerably later (2-10 minutes, me thinks).

It may be you don't have a fault at all..

Edinburgh101 · Nov 23rd, 2018, 12:57

Thank you for the fast response (always amazed about how fast the responses are on here!)

I will check that...

MarvinMitt · Nov 23rd, 2018, 15:54

If it sits slightly open then it's also possible the locking pin can't make it through the hole and it would be unlocked.
Might need to investigate the spring and hinges.

oragex · Nov 23rd, 2018, 17:31

Common issue. Once the door is unlocked (at the gas station), the locking pin should lock either a few seconds after moving the car, or after about 10 minutes. Replace it with a used unit. Here's how it looks inside https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gAPwre5hoU

Ukwide · Nov 23rd, 2018, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edinburgh101

Hi there,

I noticed this morning that my fuel flap was not locking shut when I lock my car, this results in it sitting slightly open.

The doors lock ok.

It's a 2005 S60 D5 SE and hasn't had this issue before.

Is this common, is it a quick fix?

Thanks!

Gordon

Had a similar problem, squirted WD40 on and in the locking pin housing, worked ever since ...

oragex · Nov 23rd, 2018, 19:24

Just did a small video with the door lock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2uquZOlw5c

Willow place · Nov 24th, 2018, 16:28

Small question, I realise the piece of plastic that the locking pin engages is broken , but if it was intact ,how does one open the fuel flap,can't find any info in the Spanish manual .

Ukwide · Nov 24th, 2018, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willow place

Small question, I realise the piece of plastic that the locking pin engages is broken , but if it was intact ,how does one open the fuel flap,can't find any info in the Spanish manual .

My S80,has a push button below the exterior light switch to the right of the steering wheel, or left side if LHD..

jasmith44 · Nov 24th, 2018, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willow place

Small question, I realise the piece of plastic that the locking pin engages is broken , but if it was intact ,how does one open the fuel flap,can't find any info in the Spanish manual .

See Oragex's video it shows where the switch is with the locking pin.

Nov 23rd, 2018, 12:44	#1
Edinburgh101 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2019 09:26 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Edinburgh	Fuel flap not locking Hi there, I noticed this morning that my fuel flap was not locking shut when I lock my car, this results in it sitting slightly open. The doors lock ok. It's a 2005 S60 D5 SE and hasn't had this issue before. Is this common, is it a quick fix? Thanks! Gordon

Nov 23rd, 2018, 12:48	#2
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	Well... First of all- fuel flap locks several minutes later than the door (I think time delay can be set in Vida). This is to allow you to lock the car and still fill up at petrol station. Lock the car and check the fuel flap considerably later (2-10 minutes, me thinks). It may be you don't have a fault at all.. __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Nov 23rd, 2018, 15:54	#4
MarvinMitt Senior Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2021 21:18 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tartu	If it sits slightly open then it's also possible the locking pin can't make it through the hole and it would be unlocked. Might need to investigate the spring and hinges. __________________ 2002 V70 D5

Nov 23rd, 2018, 17:31	#5
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Common issue. Once the door is unlocked (at the gas station), the locking pin should lock either a few seconds after moving the car, or after about 10 minutes. Replace it with a used unit. Here's how it looks inside https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gAPwre5hoU __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Nov 23rd, 2018, 19:24	#7
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Just did a small video with the door lock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2uquZOlw5c __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Nov 23rd, 2018, 12:57	#3
Edinburgh101 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2019 09:26 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Edinburgh	Thank you for the fast response (always amazed about how fast the responses are on here!) I will check that...

Nov 24th, 2018, 16:28	#8
Willow place Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 17:41 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Los Finos Almeria	Small question, I realise the piece of plastic that the locking pin engages is broken , but if it was intact ,how does one open the fuel flap,can't find any info in the Spanish manual .

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