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(Message started by: Tim_Lusername on Dec 19^th, 2008, 10:26pm)

Title: 24v Fuel filler cover flap
Post by Tim_Lusername on Dec 19^th, 2008, 10:26pm

Hi

Apologies if this has been covered somewhere but....

Does anyone know a way of opening the exterior petrol filler flap if it's locked shut?
I believe it's held shut by some sort of solenoid operated lock and I don't know if I can just force it open.

If I do have to break the d**n thing off, how easy are they to replace???

Thanks for any help

Tim

Title: Re: 24v Fuel filler cover flap
Post by Highlander on Dec 19^th, 2008, 10:33pm

If you remove the trim inside the boot you can reach in and remove the whole locking mechanisim.

Cant remember what way you turn it, anticlockwise i think, its only a quarter turn, bit difficult to get a grip on it though, you'll see the wires going into the back of it.

Title: Re: 24v Fuel filler cover flap
Post by Highlander on Dec 19^th, 2008, 10:34pm

Got a spare one if you need it ;)

Title: Re: 24v Fuel filler cover flap
Post by Tim_Lusername on Dec 20^th, 2008, 10:25am

Thanks for the info - wrote the message in a hurry and left out one vital piece of info - I can't get into the boot at the moment - so it looks like I'll have to try and prise it out / snap it off - I have a replacement on a scrapper thanks - wrong d**n colour of course! Is yours dark blue by any chance?

Cheers

Tim

Title: Re: 24v Fuel filler cover flap
Post by Highlander on Dec 20^th, 2008, 10:37am

Can you get into the car?? fold the rear seat down, remove boot trim and open the boot... small children or slim women are good for this :)

Title: Re: 24v Fuel filler cover flap
Post by Highlander on Dec 21^st, 2008, 1:54am

Tim, did I undersrtand correctly from your email that you are locked out of the car?

Title: Re: 24v Fuel filler cover flap
Post by Snoopy on Dec 21^st, 2008, 8:06am

You understand correct and I have sent him the entry details .....BUT he is having trouble . but I can't help any more .