Why is my flap not opening?
26 February 2007, 02:53 PM
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Why is my flap not opening?
The fuel filler flap that is... when pulling the filler flap release, you can hear the thing 'clicking' like it's working but the flap is not opening. Any ideas?
Does the cable release stretch over time, does it need tightening?
I'm running low and need to fill up but can't get in - I'm getting desperate now.
Does the cable release stretch over time, does it need tightening?
I'm running low and need to fill up but can't get in - I'm getting desperate now.
26 February 2007, 03:26 PM
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Whilst pulling the release lever get someone to gently try to pull the flap open, it could be that the spring has gone. Wether you can get to the release mechanism from inside the boot I am unsure.
26 February 2007, 03:28 PM
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The fuel filler flap that is... when pulling the filler flap release, you can hear the thing 'clicking' like it's working but the flap is not opening. Any ideas?
Does the cable release stretch over time, does it need tightening?
I'm running low and need to fill up but can't get in - I'm getting desperate now.
Does the cable release stretch over time, does it need tightening?
I'm running low and need to fill up but can't get in - I'm getting desperate now.
26 February 2007, 04:13 PM
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Sounds like the spring then, need to have a look later see if I can it replaced..
27 February 2007, 08:53 AM
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Can't fingers to in to it to try pulling it open - can a credit card though and she's open.. Was going to have get the bike out for work if I couldn't get in but you've aved me from exercising now - BONUS ! ! !
Sounds like the spring then, need to have a look later see if I can it replaced..
Sounds like the spring then, need to have a look later see if I can it replaced..
27 February 2007, 12:40 PM
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