Gas door help ASAP
So today i threw CEL so first things first, i decided to check the gas cap. I got to unlach the door and its stuck... I tried to gently pop it open and wiggle it but i cant open the latch.. I am running low on fuel lol and i cant get in it. ANy ideas????
If your doors are locked, the gas door is locked. That's all I've heard about.
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+1 above. If the doors are unlocked, then so is your cap and there is no retention mechanism. When you push on it to open it at a gas station, all you're doing is taking advantage of an assist. So if you can get something dull under the door, you may be able to gently pry it free of what's holding it shut.
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ya i used a credit car and wiggled and tugged and it came out. I have no idea how it would get to be like that.
WD40 or some other lube on the mechanism and hinges. First I have heard of a problem like this. If you did not try it before, hit the lock/unlock door feature a couple of times. Might free it up.
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I actually had to order a new popper from Greg last week. I actually threw a paper clip in the back seat to use for the time being. Unfortunately you can't just buy the popper. You have to buy the whole damn mechanism. BOO!
Here's the popper that's NOT replaceable. The whole mechanism was around 60 bucks I believe with shipping.
I tore the popper apart and found what was broken. I tried fixing it and found that I needed a stiffer steel to do so. You'd understand if you took it apart.
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This same exact issue happened to me this morning. Threw the gas cap code on the drive into work and when I went to fix it after getting to work, the freakin fuel door is stuck shut. I briefly tried to wiggle it open, but it wasn't happening. I'm heading back out at lunch to see what its going to take to get it open. And of course I am on "E" and need to get gas before going home. THis should be interesting...
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Paper clip used gently to pull it open worked the bee's knees until Greg got me my new mechanism. I think I broke mine when I was correcting the paint though. My car never threw a code or anything.
Chris
2009.5 MSM GXP 500ish N/A RWHP. Mods include but aren't limited to: Texas Speed 418 (6.8L) fully forged held together with ARP from top to bottom, PRC 255cc heads, Rick Crawford intake plenum, TB port, polish and tune, Roto-Fab 102mm CAI w/LS7 MAF, Kooks 1-7/8" headers wrapped with DEI, Corsa catless system, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.45 final drive, BMR's complete street bushing kit and sway bars, Eibach Pro Kit, G-Force Axles, running on staggered VMR 710's with Bridgestone RE11 rubber. HSV triple gauge pack with Calais smokers kit mod, V6 tails, debadge/rebadge, V6 door handles, AU black door trim, Maverick Man under hood strut covers, & washer and bolt kit, fully corrected paint thanks to Adams Polishes and my hard work. Built with reliability in mind with some power for those times when you need to pass or go over a big hill. Just a poser, not a racer!
The gas door itself will not throw a code... but the cap will
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