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Fuel flap won't open on Mondeo 2012

  • 23-08-2017 8:27pm
    #1
    gambler12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    Went to get diesel there and when I tried to open the fuel flap, it was stuck. It opens by pushing it in and then it clicks out again.
    But when I push it in, it doesn't open.
    Any ideas what the problem could be? Does the flap open/close with the central locking?
    Was thinking maybe a fuse gone but I don't really have a clue?
    I don't want to go poking about with a knife or a screw driver for fear of doing damage to it.
    But at the same time I've barely enough juice to get to a mechanic in the morning!
    Any ideas ??


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  • #2
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,072 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    You could try 'helping' it gently with a butter knife after you push it in.

    Not your ornery onager



  • #3
    gambler12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭gambler12


    Yea I'll try that when I get home. But I don't want to break something in the process.
    I've a feeling maybe its a blown fuse that controls that lock, but that's a pure guess.
    Any other ideas??


  • #4
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,614 ✭✭✭✭Red Silurian


    gambler12 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    Went to get diesel there and when I tried to open the fuel flap, it was stuck. It opens by pushing it in and then it clicks out again.
    But when I push it in, it doesn't open.
    Any ideas what the problem could be? Does the flap open/close with the central locking?
    Was thinking maybe a fuse gone but I don't really have a clue?
    I don't want to go poking about with a knife or a screw driver for fear of doing damage to it.
    But at the same time I've barely enough juice to get to a mechanic in the morning!
    Any ideas ??

    It's linked to the central locking, when you lock the car the hatch locks as well


  • #5
    gambler12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭gambler12


    Got sorted. Turns out there's a little motor that works the locking of the fuel flap, which was faulty. So he just took the motor out. I can open and close the flap without the faulty motor now. Only difference is that when I lock the car, the flap will remain open.
    It will cost about 90 euro for parts and labour to get it replaced.


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