Gas Door Will Not Open
Pro
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I have the problem every now and then where the thin plastic string that connects to the gas cap gets jammed in the lock mechanism somehow, and prevents the door from opening. Fiddling with the door frees the jam.
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
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Its on the passenger footwell panel #32.
Last edited by DeeGee; May 27, 2007 at 02:23 AM.
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From: Kannapolis NC
Apparently, a couple of these guys didn't read that you were having to use the release cable so you had to already know where it was. In answer to your question, when you push the button it actuates a solenoid that pulls back the little tab on your fuel door. If the connector has come off the switch in the console, or the fuse is blown, or the solenoid is stuck, or the little tab on the door itself is binding, you'll see your symptom. First try lubing the little tab that locks the door to be sure it's sliding freely. Then I'd check the fuse. Then I'd check the plug on the switch. Post what you find.
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From: There's only one Oklahoma
When I switched out my shifter, I didn't get the switch plugged in well and the harness unplugged as I put the console back together. Besides the fuse, which is the easy check, make sure the switch connection is secure the test the switch. Lastly, check the solenoid at the fuel door.
