I've tried using the key in the lock method and banging the flap whilst operating the remote central locking. New PB on range and MPG for me. Then i locked the car as i got out and unlocked - and the flap opened. 
Gently try to open flap push on it a few times. 
In any case, if you have managed to open your tank, we advise you to buy a new tank cap to avoid getting stuck in this circumstance again. Nissan Micra 1.2 S 2003 Reg Petrol, manual transmission (just purchased recently) disconnect connector and see if you have power when you hit the brake pedal if not you will need to trace it back until you find the power. 2,242.
On every KODA, the fuel flap is opened by pushing in on the left side of the fuel flap cover, closest to the tailgate. Confirming car is unlocked however fuel flap remains locked. No communication established between OBD scanner and no (check) engine light on when ignition turned on. Pull back the trunk liner on the driver's side. 
Is there a fuse involved; and if so, where is it located? I had a faulty solenoid on my 8P A3 filler cap. It will need to be repaired in order to open your fuel door. Faulty hinge or spring In most fuel doors / petrol flaps, there is a spring that helps the petrol flap door to pop open. Sometimes this spring or hinge will need lubrication to function properly. In other cases, the spring can become physically damaged, snap, or become loose. Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered. The cable that pulls the pin for the fuel flap is like a brake cable on a bike, someone at work had the same issue and when I pulled the carpet back I found that the cable was not clipped to the boot (mounting clip had popped off) so had excess slack so when the motor pulled the cable it wasn't enough to pull the pin out, fastened the clip and cable back to the boot and it worked fine. You had to use the boot every time.
Edited 11 July, 2020 by Fux I could not find the circuit listed in the owner's handbook. Weak Battery. ahh I had the same problem. Btw at the gas station there was a dude with a new Kodiaq, and he had similar trouble opening fuel cap Guess its a Skoda wide issue (googling this issue comes up with numerous hits) with fuel flap mechanism . Dont know if same reason, but when IWent to put fuel in car the flap would not open. It's meant to be used with portable gas cans as the nozzles that come with them will not fit the fuel filler either. Then you should be back in sequence! I have opened it using the emergency release in the boot. TAKEN FROM A 2009 QASHQAI MK1 J10 1.5 DCI K9K. The most common causes that hinders normal starting operation of your Qashqai are dead key fob battery, dead 12v battery, corrosion on battery terminals, bad alternator, clogged fuel filter, broken starter, blown fuse, empty gas tank, immobilizer error or any fault in the electrical system. Automatic tail/boot lock = off. Nov 2, 2016. Jul 28, 2017. PS it might take quite some time before it finally opens, when it does, try spraying some lithium lubricant to help in future. Comment; Flag; More. November 5, 2014. Accessed it from the first aid kit hatch (where I usually keep an extra quart of oil). Have owned the car since new back in 2013 and never had this issue before. 2021. It cranks, but why doesn't it start? I had been driving for about 15miles had 35miles left in the tank. Apologies in advance assuming the car may be new to you. Just been to put some petrol in vectra and the fuel flap wont open, got back home and managed to knock the locking pin back so with the fuel flap open i locked and unlocked the car and the locking pin will come out but wont go back when car opens, the pin doesnt appear to be jammed as i can manualy push it back, anly help greatly appreciated, cheers Lee Thanks for post. Jun 20, 2010. Share. To finish , last treatment to unlock a fuel door on Nissan Qashqai, you have to use the emergency opening rod in your trunk. To do this, remove the trunk liner on the side of the fuel door and consult your Nissan Qashqai owners manual for the exact position of the fuel door. Removed from the vehicle below but may fit other models/years. The second possible trigger of your fuel door trouble being stuck on Volkswagen Tiguan is that the fuel control cable is seized up. Aug 14, 2017. If however, your passenger doors arent opening, the problem may lie with the central locking module and not the gas flap itself. The car is a 2005 SEAT Leon MK1 TDI130 Thanks for any help Geoff. Feb 5, 2022. Make: Nissan. Wing Mirror Type. Just did a eco test trip to John O Groats to see what I could get on a tank of petrol in my 1.2 110 TSI and I managed to squeeze out 840 miles to a tank and on empty I managed to drive 80 miles in the Scottish highlands. He said to call in to dealership and they would try. Plus I managed to get a avg mpg of 66.6 since refuelling. close the fuel door and lock the car. I drive to nearest petrol station to refuel but the cap won't release. TAKEN FROM A 2009 QASHQAI MK1 J10 1.5 DCI K9K. A locking gas flap is incorporated into the locking system. I have a 1999 Nissan Maxima it will not rev over 3000 RPM. Does sound like the cable broke. Latest Posts. NHN said: Solenoids can stop working, if under warranty, just take it in, if not, then remove trim, grab a meter & test for signals of which they reverse polarity to drive either way, if no signal then its doubtful the solenoid, if it has signal, grab another solenoid. Followers 0. If in such a case, try opening and closing with the remote several times while de-pressing the flap to open, it happened to mine as well. You'll need to remove both sill plate covers and pull the carpet back. #11. Hi there good afternoon to you sorry for the delayed response my name is***** will be happy to assist you todayOk your fault lies with a faulty /lazy fuel flap locking motor This works in tandem with the driers door lacth controls /lock /unlockAs a temporary fixed you can remove the motor or dissconnect the electrical connection to it The fuel flap locking motor can be accessed
You will notice there is an aperture inside. Btw at the gas station there was a dude with a new Kodiaq, and he had similar trouble opening fuel cap Guess its a Skoda wide issue (googling this issue comes up with numerous hits) with fuel flap mechanism . Thus, if the fuel door hinge gets stuck, or the pin or the bushings gets loose or stiff, the fuel door might not open. make sure car unlocked when trying to open fuel flap. The garage has liase with BMW support going change some sensor in the tank. Hi, I had a Petrol flap incident, a little while ago, see REX fuel flap won't open thread dated 25 October 2016. Add. I have tried locking and unlocking the car numerous times, gently massaging the fuel filler flap, not so gently massaging it (hitting it in case some relay needs a hurry up) and nothing is working. All the parts are tested either before or after removal from the vehicle.
Screws, nuts and bolts are also classed as a gift if included. *** Releasing the tank flap manually. Start new topic. Replace motor as it is fualty. Lever the trim off upwards. Most likely a fuse. Lock the car using the central locking. Petrol Filler Flap Broken. Jun 13, 2021. Fuel gauge then suddenly dissappears. Share. 3rd Gear. Advanced: eBay Deals; Find a Store; Help; Sell; Watch List Expand Watch list. Hi Grant, apologies not needed. Re: PETROL FLAP NOT OPENING. Check the fuel door control cable. Gas Cap Door Won't Open with lever - 2004 Nissan Altima. May be able to pry open gently with car key if it is the plastic strap that holds the cap to the 2. If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. Petrol flap will not open on a 1989 camry. Any ideas or solutions appreciated. This topic has 29 replies, 22 voices, and was last updated 3 years ago by finishthat. Others even if they are not major will prevent you from using your Nissan Qashqai in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will not anymore have the capability to fill your tank and as a consequence eventually not be able to use your car.
Feb 5, 2014. The fuel filler flap certainly should lock with the central locking system on your car. Turn the car off, lock the car, wait fir five minutes redo the release switch, get the green light and still locked on. Maria55 said: I own a 2013 Touareg. g60 golf wrote: Remove r/r boot carpet. then removing the plastic trim in the boot were you would normally access the lights was able to reach through and twist the plastic till it uncliped from the body work. The pull cable runs along the driver's side and goes under the lower wheel arch cover and into the trunk. Skip to main content. First alternative and the one you should consider first. I went to my local garage to fill up my newly acquired Kia 1.6 CRDI SW 2010 and for the life of me couldn't open the fuel flap via the driver floor lever. Want Answer 0. The welding of the tow bar may be faulty. Your only option is to order a replacement battery from us and replace it yourself. Here is how you get the flap open without tools and without doing any damage. Edited 11 July, 2020 by Fux Pull out the back seat and take a look at where the cable runs from on the left side of the car. You have the option to unseal your stuck fuel cap, to get this done you will need to use a WD40 anti-seize type product to lubricate the barrel of your cap. Open the flap and relocate the door opening spring to its proper mounting position. Get some proper lubricant. Silicone or lithium spray is the best. I had my first breakdown call since the 1970s when my 2010 MY XF fuel filler flap refused to open. After speaking with Jaguar Assist I drove to Parks Jaguar who removed the outer flap to allow me to fuel the car. They have to remove the petrol tank replace sensor and put back together .Told to do this it's done slowly and safety takes nearly a day of labour. However today I was messing about with the car settings using the MMI. I have tried multiple times lock/ unlocking etc with no success. Viewing 30 posts - 1 through 30 (of 30 total) Any Qashqai owners on here? Use some anti-seize agent to unlock your fuel cap of your Volvo XC90. You have gotten the unlock/lock out of sequence with the fuel door open/close. I have noticed the last few days when I open the car I no longer hear a click from the fuel filler flap that I used to hear when unlocking the car. As a result, the trailer coupling could break, increasing the risk of . Sometimes this spring or hinge will need lubrication to function properly. Complete. Jan 23, 2019. There's a connector that pushes which has probably come loose. Enter your search keyword.
Embarrassment at the fuel station today as the fuel flap would not open. Posted 23 January, 2018. I have managed to do it by using a plastic credit card and pushing it while pulling at the flap, at one point I thought I was going to break it. Since I put the cable in the correct position, no problems. Philip. What's the valve clearance on an Or, could this be due to a faulty solonoid (and is it located in the black box near the emergency flap release?
). The first likely trigger of a stuck fuel door on your Nissan Qashqai is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. Petrol flap would not open automatically. *** Opening the side trim. Member. Like every other door on the vehicle, the fuel door also relies on the hinge responsible for its opening and closing. Cheers. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc. #15.
bluearsedfly. I went to door locking settings and put the following: Unlock single door = off. All 3008s EU Recalls. This may seem obvious but occasionally it all comes down to small details. [can open and clean/lube but won't work for Dec 29, 2015. If you pull down the carpet in the boot on the drivers side you'll see the fuel flap release cable. 2003 jetta wagon 5spd. Shop by category. Could be plastic strap is jamming inside it. Open the fuel door then unlock the car. Telephoned dealer where I bought car one year ago and he advised slapping cover. The low fuel light is on and are unable to refuel. Filled with petrol but was so slow pump kept shutting off. I managed to get it open once and it seemed fine but then today it's stuck again. Body shape: SUV. Unfortunately the fuel flap will not release open. Mine was pinched under the clip that was supposed to hold the cable. This part is used previously fitted second-hand item. An out-of-round nozzle could be the problem You should have a very small plastic gas funnel, usually stored with the spare tire, that can be inserted and will open the metal flap. Skoda Fabia MK3 Fuel Range. Click "Add" to insert your video. Troubleshooting method for opening the fuel door on a VW When I pull the lever to open the flap to put petrol in my vehicle the door does not open Posted by aljoya on Feb 23, 2010. #1. TDI. The Solenoid works just i had to leaver open the flap while someone else pressed the button. Colour: BLACK. Shop by category. By CY67. Finally, last solution, you can try to play the key in the lock of the fuel cap of your Postby gwoods Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:59 am. Both rear lights not working. It is estimated that around 60,000 Qashqai owners have to replace their battery five times more often than in other cars. Only slight pressure is needed to open the fuel flap. Cabstar NT 400. Problem is I dont have much fuel so cant run around trying solutions. It's probably the cables become unattached. I think the system on that car enables you to open the petrol flap once the drivers door is unlocked (either by pulling the cap open or pressing on the flap). Insert the key on the drivers door, turn it once and unlock it. All parts are used but fully tested and in full working order before removal. Try this to unlock a stuck Vauxhall Zafira Petrol Cap (with English subtitles). If your passenger doors are unlocking without issue then your gas flap should too. #2. jassyo06 said: Over the last week or so l have been struggling to release the fuel Flap to gain access to refuel, twice its frozen over had thaw it out, other times lve had depress the flap several times for it to open, now the flap won't open at all even when l use the red plastic cord to release it internally. Damaged fuel door hinge. Reply to this topic. Faulty hinge or spring In most fuel doors / petrol flaps, there is a spring that helps the petrol flap door to pop open. To open a jammed fuel flap get the help of another person to hold the release handle while you use a plastic pry bar (plastic picnic knife or fork will do the trick and they do not hurt the duco. After speaking with Jaguar Assist I drove to Parks Jaguar who removed the outer flap to allow me to fuel the car. Fuel type: Diesel. Shake the key while trying to open the tank of your Nissan Qashqai. Hence in such a situation, the fuel flap wont open. By 777_cupra, September 7, 2009 in Yaris & Yaris Cross Club. It will need to be repaired in order to open your fuel door. The manual release mechanism is located behind the side trim on the right of the luggage compartment. My Owner's Manual also describes an emergency release button/handle for this flap located in the trunk, behind the right side trim. Turn this clockwise, and a locked flap will be released. the car needs to be unlocked then push the flap it should pop open. using a flat metal spatula was able to tease open the petrol flap door. I'd try having the fuel sensor threshold recalibrated, it only took BMW dealership minutes and it worked for me. You will see motor use screw driver to push the pin back and flap will open. If this cable snaps or becomes loose, there will be no connection and the fuel door will not open. Open the door to check you have unlocked it. Unlocking the car also unlocks the gas flap. by KJN Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:35 am. 1. Loading Sign in to see your user information. accident bodywork. Fairly common. Hi my Zafira b petrol flap won't open. Is there a spring that pushes the flap open a little bit that has broken as i cannot see it? Automatic door lock = off. Solution: The single most common issue for the Qashqai, the battery is famous for running down too quickly. Model: Qashqai. I had my first breakdown call since the 1970s when my 2010 MY XF fuel filler flap refused to open. Insert the emergency key or a screwdriver Link (or similar tool) into the gap at the top right of the side trim. I can not open the petrol cap. Of the 4 times I have tried it only managed get it open once. It has not worked. To solve this trouble, you need to get your car manual, verify which fuse box the one you are interested in is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once established, verify the condition and possibly replace the fuse with a new one. Nov 25, 2017. 1. First open up the rear hatch and remove the plastic flap on the right hand side. I got the door flap open today.