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Binder Clip Hack for Fuel Door Release (3ES)

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Old 06-19-15, 10:21 AM
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Default Binder Clip Hack for Fuel Door Release (3ES)

My 3ES fuel door release is bad and I have to press the button like 20 times before it opens. I've read somewhere that you can use a small binder clip as a replacement, but it was very vague. Could anyone help?
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If the spring is missing or broken it can easily be replaced with 77360-33020 or Dorman 47208. If the release motor assembly is bad then hit a salvage yard it is simple to replace as well.
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Thanks, yeah I know the part number. I just had a binder clip on hand lol, anyway its only like $5.
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A binder clip will rust badly.
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