Fuel Door Release Button Stuck
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Fuel Door Release Button Stuck
Fuel door release button stuck in the pushed in condition, which keeps unlatching the fuel door. Can the button retainer be safely removed by prying with a screw driver or does it need to be removed from behind the dash? Vette is 2010 GS convertible.
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I did not jam it hard, just a normal push. I just bought the car and this is the first time opening the fuel door after the service dept at Carmax replaced the steering wheel position sensor. My thought is that they might of left out a spring from this switch, the button worked fine before taking it in, but only tried it once when checking out the car before I bought it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Margaritaville Daytona
I did not jam it hard, just a normal push. I just bought the car and this is the first time opening the fuel door after the service dept at Carmax replaced the steering wheel position sensor. My thought is that they might of left out a spring from this switch, the button worked fine before taking it in, but only tried it once when checking out the car before I bought it.
The catch that holds the fuel door closed is spring loaded and I can tell you that the spring can corrode and the door will not open. If you are mechanically inclined you should be able to replace the spring yourself. Do a search and you will find info on the fix.
I realize this does not address your problem with the button but wanted you to know about related issues with the fuel door.
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Not sure I can help but this is an electrical switch button. it operates a solenoid that is located on the drivers side in the rear fender. The solenoid pulls a cable that releases the fuel door.
The catch that holds the fuel door closed is spring loaded and I can tell you that the spring can corrode and the door will not open. If you are mechanically inclined you should be able to replace the spring yourself. Do a search and you will find info on the fix.
I realize this does not address your problem with the button but wanted you to know about related issues with the fuel door.
The catch that holds the fuel door closed is spring loaded and I can tell you that the spring can corrode and the door will not open. If you are mechanically inclined you should be able to replace the spring yourself. Do a search and you will find info on the fix.
I realize this does not address your problem with the button but wanted you to know about related issues with the fuel door.
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Does anybody know where i could find replacement springs or a new switch?
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Pop the other button out to see the size of the springs, but may get away with springs out of a ball point pen (old Bic clicker type pens).
As for springs, Lowes sells spring in the hardware section in the big metal cabinet.
As for springs, Lowes sells spring in the hardware section in the big metal cabinet.
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