gas tank lock

selavia · Mar 23, 2006

Hey guys,
quick question. My brother went to fill gas in my car the other day and the gas door would not unlock. He tried locking and locking the car, but to no avail.

He used the emergency unlock cord that's in the trunk to open the door and fill gas, but he said it's not working anymore. What would be the first thing to replace? The lock actuator? CHeck the wiring? What?

Not a terribly big deal, but I would like to fix it myself.

Sean

Wadula · Mar 23, 2006

does nothing work or only the cap lock? if that´s what it is, the electric motor of the lock might be gone or a whire loose. first of all, do the doors open and close?

selavia · Mar 24, 2006

yeah, doors and trunk are fine; both still are working fine w/ the central locking system; just the gas door.

He said he checked the wires and there is current running to the motor. So I'm beginning to think it's the lock motor.

Wadula · Mar 24, 2006

in that case it is pretty obvious, yes. could only be the motor then. or maybe the current is not strong enough? but that is not very likely

selavia · Mar 24, 2006

that part is not worth getting new, correct? Much more economical to get from a junked car?

Wadula · Mar 24, 2006

sure. when you can get your hands on one that works, should be fine. actually, i have no clue how to change the little thing...anyone here that does?

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