Gas flap will not open
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Highland Park Texas
Gas flap will not open
Just like it says I went to the gas station today and hit the button to open the gas flap and nothing happened. I tried a bit to jimmy it open with my school id but no luck.
Any suggestions, I really dont want tohave to take it to the dealership since its already near closing.
Any suggestions, I really dont want tohave to take it to the dealership since its already near closing.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: West Linn OR
On my coupe, there is a manual release inside the hatch area. Have you tried the manual release cable?
I can't go check right now, but I see to recall it's in the upper sidewall area on the driver's side.
I can't go check right now, but I see to recall it's in the upper sidewall area on the driver's side.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Central Coast CA
So the gas cap lid won't open. When you press the button do you hear the solenoid work? If not then try checking the connections at the switch, under the center console.
As others already stated you can open the lid through the trunk (left side wheel well), if you had to.
As others already stated you can open the lid through the trunk (left side wheel well), if you had to.
Last edited by Shylor; Oct 15, 2004 at 05:54 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Denver CO
Like everybody else, the manual release. When this happened to me it was because the console was removed for some aftermarket stuff and the wires got pinched when the console went back in; bad stuff started to happen as the insulation got eaten.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 989
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From: Highland Park Texas
Thank you all very much!!!
I just checked and hidden away is a manual fuel door release button. Seems Ill have to get it checked anyways, but means I wont run into reserve fuel on the way home today.
Its good to know I can always count on fellow CF members
I just checked and hidden away is a manual fuel door release button. Seems Ill have to get it checked anyways, but means I wont run into reserve fuel on the way home today.
Its good to know I can always count on fellow CF members
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