Opening fuelflap

huron · Jan 28th, 2020, 17:15

My 09 V70 2.4TD fuel flap switch has stopped working. I can't find the knob referred to in the manual to open it manually. HELP!

ITSv40 · Jan 28th, 2020, 21:48

Not sure about the V70, but the C70 has a pull cord. It is behind the boot trim panel, I found mine when removing the trim panel for other work.

huron · Jan 28th, 2020, 22:23

Looks like tomorrows job then. Thanks.

huron · Jan 29th, 2020, 14:25

All working again. I could hear it trying so fed a plastic card in the side near the catch to apply a bit of opening pressure and slowly but surely it popped open. Squirted plenty of penetrating oil in it and the spring catch on the door and now back to normal.
Will still get in behind the rear lining when I get a dry day and fit a pull cord.

Peter86 · Jan 29th, 2020, 16:02

If you remove the side panel in the boot that gives you access to the light bulbs there should be a manual release cord with a plastic handle. Should be easy enough to get to.

huron · Jan 29th, 2020, 19:46

I've had a good look in there with a torch and a mirror. Nothing obvious.

Jan 28th, 2020, 17:15	#1
huron Master Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2020 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bodmin	Opening fuelflap My 09 V70 2.4TD fuel flap switch has stopped working. I can't find the knob referred to in the manual to open it manually. HELP! __________________ huron 2009 V70 2.4 geartronic in red.

Jan 28th, 2020, 21:48	#2
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:25 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Not sure about the V70, but the C70 has a pull cord. It is behind the boot trim panel, I found mine when removing the trim panel for other work. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Jan 28th, 2020, 22:23	#3
huron Master Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2020 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bodmin	Looks like tomorrows job then. Thanks. __________________ huron 2009 V70 2.4 geartronic in red.

Jan 29th, 2020, 14:25	#4
huron Master Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2020 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bodmin	All working again. I could hear it trying so fed a plastic card in the side near the catch to apply a bit of opening pressure and slowly but surely it popped open. Squirted plenty of penetrating oil in it and the spring catch on the door and now back to normal. Will still get in behind the rear lining when I get a dry day and fit a pull cord. __________________ huron 2009 V70 2.4 geartronic in red.

Jan 29th, 2020, 16:02	#5
Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	If you remove the side panel in the boot that gives you access to the light bulbs there should be a manual release cord with a plastic handle. Should be easy enough to get to. __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

Jan 29th, 2020, 19:46	#6
huron Master Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2020 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bodmin	I've had a good look in there with a torch and a mirror. Nothing obvious. __________________ huron 2009 V70 2.4 geartronic in red.

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