HELP! Fuel Door stuck
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Safety Car
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From: Jackson Tn
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
HELP! Fuel Door stuck
My fuel door seems to be stuck or something. I checked the fuse and it was ok then I tried the manual release and the door still will not open. Any ideas?
I would hate to have to take it to the stealership for a fix.
I would hate to have to take it to the stealership for a fix.
Drifting
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From: Lyons Il
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
fuel door
Has it been below freezing where you live? If so it might be frozen shut. Try inserting a credit card into the space between the body and the gas door and gently prying out. I have to do this at least once a year to one of my five cars. I live in Chicago. If you have had some cold weather it might just be that simple.
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Safety Car
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From: Jackson Tn
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
Is there a way to get to it from inside the car?
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Safety Car
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From: Jackson Tn
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
had to take in to the dealership today.
They found the problem, the actuator on the latch went out. They had to remove the inter fender well to get to it. Now what's scary is that if this part goes out while your on a trip out of town, your screwed! The bypass cable doesn't get past this part.
They found the problem, the actuator on the latch went out. They had to remove the inter fender well to get to it. Now what's scary is that if this part goes out while your on a trip out of town, your screwed! The bypass cable doesn't get past this part.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Waveland MS
had to take in to the dealership today.
They found the problem, the actuator on the latch went out. They had to remove the inter fender well to get to it. Now what's scary is that if this part goes out while your on a trip out of town, your screwed! The bypass cable doesn't get past this part.
They found the problem, the actuator on the latch went out. They had to remove the inter fender well to get to it. Now what's scary is that if this part goes out while your on a trip out of town, your screwed! The bypass cable doesn't get past this part.
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