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Stuck at gas station by Josh86gt
Started on: 11-16-2024 09:46 AM
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Report this Post11-16-2024 09:46 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Josh86gtSend a Private Message to Josh86gtEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I'm trying to get my fuel door open but I don't know how much to pull on the lever it feels like if I pull on it anymore it's going to break and the fuel door is not budging does anyone know if it's broken
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Report this Post11-16-2024 09:58 AM Click Here to See the Profile for cliffwSend a Private Message to cliffwEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Try pushing in on the door while pulling the lever. Also tap / bang the door to possibly help.

When open, leave it open after fueling so as you can lubricate the latch.
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Originally posted by cliffw:

Try pushing in on the door while pulling the lever. Also tap / bang the door to possibly help.

When open, leave it open after fueling so as you can lubricate the latch.


I managed to get it home while riding on e but if the connector between the lever and the door were to break how easy would that be to fix?
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Originally posted by Josh86gt:

I managed to get it home while riding on e but if the connector between the lever and the door were to break how easy would that be to fix?


You have to remove the interior B-pillar panel to see what's going on.


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Report this Post11-16-2024 12:36 PM Click Here to See the Profile for PatrickSend a Private Message to PatrickEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post

Is the latch actually stuck, or is the gas cap door simply not popping open?

On my Subie, I sometimes need to jam a cut out piece of thin plastic (from a bottle) sort of behind the edge of the gas cap door to supply some "push", so that when I pull the lever inside the car, the gas cap door will pop open.
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Originally posted by fierosound:


You have to remove the interior B-pillar panel to see what's going on.








The pin moves slightly but not enough to open
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Report this Post11-16-2024 06:15 PM Click Here to See the Profile for steve308Send a Private Message to steve308Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I'd bet the pull tab located on the pillar has failed. Typical of the FIERO a number of trim pieces must be removed (carefully so you don't snap them) to get to the lever. Maybe check the FIERO Store to see if they have it otherwise junk yard or reach out for one here on Pennocks. Easy to open gas door with a credit card.
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If the cable doesnt move freely, then lube it. If the cable ends arent frayed then its prolly stretched- well maybe stretched and frayed anyways after all this time. You could try to put something in the latch assembly where the cable sheath goes in to make more tension. Pack something in the bottom where the cable sits like masking tape or foil. Id try a simple fix first. Or get a new cable lol

And dont run your baby low on gas!!!!!

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Originally posted by shemdogg:

If the cable doesnt move freely, then lube it. If the cable ends arent frayed then its prolly stretched- well maybe stretched and frayed anyways after all this time. You could try to put something in the latch assembly where the cable sheath goes in to make more tension. Pack something in the bottom where the cable sits like masking tape or foil. Id try a simple fix first. Or get a new cable lol

And dont run your baby low on gas!!!!!

shem


It wasn't me it was the repair shop it had plenty when I bought it there🙁
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