Fuel cover stuck or latch not working? Help

jlr1218 · 08-17-2006, 12:13 AM

How do I pop the cover so I can fill the gas tank? It's stuck. Or the latch won't open it? Only one bar left on the gas gauge. Brand new car - less than 1000 miles - only filled the tank once thus far.

aaf709 · 08-17-2006, 12:16 AM

When you pull the lever, does it move at all? You might be able to get a tool to retract the pin, but I'd go to a dealer.

john1701a · 08-17-2006, 08:04 AM

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How do I pop the cover so I can fill the gas tank? It's stuck. Or the latch won't open it? Only one bar left on the gas gauge. Brand new car - less than 1000 miles - only filled the tank once thus far.
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Assuming by "cover" you mean door, that's a problem those of us in the midwest see after awhile. It's caused by the spring going dry from exposure to the elements, sand, and salt. Usually, it takes a few years. But a brand new one could have simply could have come without any/enough lubrication.

Just have someone pull the lever as you push on the door.

Then spray it with a few shots of WD-40.

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08-17-2006, 12:13 AM	#1
jlr1218 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	How do I pop the cover so I can fill the gas tank? It's stuck. Or the latch won't open it? Only one bar left on the gas gauge. Brand new car - less than 1000 miles - only filled the tank once thus far.

08-17-2006, 12:16 AM	#2
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,823 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	When you pull the lever, does it move at all? You might be able to get a tool to retract the pin, but I'd go to a dealer.