*URGENT* My fuel cap wont open

redbaron1991 · Post by **redbaron1991** » Thu May 10, 2007 8:54 pm

ok, its an 84 exa with both a push down button next to drivers seat and a key, and i pushed it down and nothing, then i tried to open it and it wont. So like im on a 1/4 of a tank and is going to need to get in their some how, does anyone possibly have a spare lid if i brake mine or yea CAN ANYONE HELP ME ON THIS ONE?

missET · Post by **missET** » Thu May 10, 2007 10:35 pm

why doesn't it work with a key? its just a simple latch

gettu · Post by **gettu** » Fri May 11, 2007 1:50 am

missET wrote:why doesn't it work with a key? its just a simple latch

'cos most locks are stuck.

U could remove the driver side? trunk trim panel and get the locking mechanism pulled with pliers or some. or just force it open with a screwdriver (use some cloth to protect your paintwork)

or everytime u need to "fill 'er up" u could remove the trunk carpet, unbolt the protecting plate and fuelpump/gauge assembly and use the hole there......

joshua higgins · Post by **joshua higgins** » Fri May 11, 2007 8:50 am

gettu wrote:
or everytime u need to "fill 'er up" u could remove the trunk carpet, unbolt the protecting plate and fuelpump/gauge assembly and use the hole there......

I was thinking the same thing

Tried squirting some wd40 in the keyhole? Or get someone to push the trap in, while you press the button inside the car so that the pressure is released from the catch. then lubricate it.

thinman · Post by **thinman** » Fri May 11, 2007 1:30 pm

i've got the same problem in the ET... chances are there is no spring on your filler door... get someone else to hold the lever down then swing it open with a key

Post by **thepurplepulsar** » Fri May 11, 2007 4:38 pm

there is a secondary release leaver for both the hatch and the fuel filler.

if you take out the rear stock speaker on the drivers side and put you arm in there and feel around you should be able to find the cable, trace your hand along it towards the rear. you'll come across a little plastic feeling thing, push/pull that or pull the cable cover.

I cant remember which to push/ pull... but you should work it out.

redbaron1991 · Post by **redbaron1991** » Fri May 11, 2007 6:56 pm

um the latch is somehow around the wrong way and gets caught behind the fuel car, so i just prise it open with a screw driver every time until someone will give me one?

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URGENT My fuel cap wont open

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