TheBuell Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Is the fuel cap flap supposed to be locked when I lock up the car? Locked the car and I could still open the fuel cap flap?! if it's not lockable, is it possible to retrofit something to lock the cap when I lock the car? Many thanks, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Hello Alex, I believe it should lock. Possible cause - sticky solenoid plunger which moves to lock the cap. Open the flap, and look to the side of the inside recess to locate the plunger, then give it a squirt of WD40. Alternatively, you may need to remove the boot inner side covering and attack/ replace it from there. Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 I agree with Gareth it should lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Did you get anywhere with this after Alex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Disappointing that Alex is re-visiting the forum, but is not able to react to advice given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBuell Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 I've had a look on the forum but I've not yet had the chance to look at the fuel cap recess! I will, soon and get back to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBuell Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 Faulty locking mechanism. They're replacing it on Monday. £130, not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Not bad!-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevey Y Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 2 hours ago, Magnet said: Not bad!-? Hi Gareth considering the part is only about £25 makes you wonder if thats not bad for about an hours work, including tea. Steve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBuell Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 I'm used to BMW level cost of repairs! 😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Of course you are both right, and on reflection, the £130 charged wasn’t too bad. It’s just my mind would have been set on the very low cost resolution of a squirt of WD40 and a light tap on the offender. It’s a Welsh thing of short arms and deep pockets! Glad it’s fixed, and thanks for returning me to the true scene of economics? Kind regards, Gareth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBuell Posted Monday at 03:38 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 03:38 PM Fixed. Car was in and out within 2 hours! Happy that it's now locked down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.