Body/Trim: - Fuel flap unlock failure

ASt85 · Jan 22nd, 2012, 16:20

Have carried out a cold reset - battery disconnect for in excess of 15mins - actually nearer an hour - shorted +ve and -ve battery clamps and then reconnected battery to cure a whole range of issues on a 2001 2.4 V70 Torslander.
Success - all seems to have been righted, i.e. headlamps, heater fan, windows, etc all go to set on chosen position after initial calibration procedure.

Only one problem, cannot release fuel filler cap. Tried central locking lock/unlock on remote and unlock then manual relock/unlock using key in drivers door - still won't release. Have tried waiting 20 minutes or so and then re-attempting central locking release/relearn process as well as manual release and reset process (key operation) still no joy. All fuses are intact, all relays appear to be operational. However, on unlock, no vibration/unlock clunk felt at fuel cap so could possibly be relay problem or motor failure.

HELP!!!! Realise that there is no manual override, and that if all else fails I will have to remove boot lining etc. but as I only have about 1/4 tank left fast approaching urgent solution.

In the short term, if all else fails, I can probably force and break the fuel flap spigot, which I seem to remember is plastic, and jury rig a closed flap using magnets and in due course a locking fuel cap.

Opinions needed re. best long term solution - in the back of mind is the likelihood that if it faults once, then it will probably do it again.

My apologies for duplicating the post.

Jan 22nd, 2012, 16:20	#1
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:06 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	Fuel flap unlock failure Have carried out a cold reset - battery disconnect for in excess of 15mins - actually nearer an hour - shorted +ve and -ve battery clamps and then reconnected battery to cure a whole range of issues on a 2001 2.4 V70 Torslander. Success - all seems to have been righted, i.e. headlamps, heater fan, windows, etc all go to set on chosen position after initial calibration procedure. Only one problem, cannot release fuel filler cap. Tried central locking lock/unlock on remote and unlock then manual relock/unlock using key in drivers door - still won't release. Have tried waiting 20 minutes or so and then re-attempting central locking release/relearn process as well as manual release and reset process (key operation) still no joy. All fuses are intact, all relays appear to be operational. However, on unlock, no vibration/unlock clunk felt at fuel cap so could possibly be relay problem or motor failure. HELP!!!! Realise that there is no manual override, and that if all else fails I will have to remove boot lining etc. but as I only have about 1/4 tank left fast approaching urgent solution. In the short term, if all else fails, I can probably force and break the fuel flap spigot, which I seem to remember is plastic, and jury rig a closed flap using magnets and in due course a locking fuel cap. Opinions needed re. best long term solution - in the back of mind is the likelihood that if it faults once, then it will probably do it again. My apologies for duplicating the post. __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto Last edited by ASt85; Jan 22nd, 2012 at 16:25.

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