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Gas flap stuck. Help.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by ericisbacchus, Mar 12, 2011.

  1. ericisbacchus

    ericisbacchus Junior Member

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    Got an '05. Went to fuel up and the gas flap lever inside the car -- when I pull it nothing happens. What should I do? Sorry. I'm not very technically inclined.
     
    #1 ericisbacchus, Mar 12, 2011
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    john1701a Prius Guru

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    The spring eventually dries out and becomes dirty. Both will prevent it from popping open.

    You need to have someone pull the lever while you push on the left side of the door itself make it open manually. Then spray it with a lubricant, like WD-40.
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    #2 john1701a, Mar 12, 2011
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    thanks!
     
    #3 ericisbacchus, Mar 12, 2011
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