IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present) Discussion about the 2014+ model IS models

Fuel Door Stuck Closed..

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 17, 2015 | 01:20 PM
  #1  
Smitty17's Avatar
Smitty17
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: Ontario
Default Fuel Door Stuck Closed..

Yesterday went to fill up and the push feature on the fuel door would not open it. The door would pop out about 1/4 inch and would not release open even with a forceful tug. Played with it for some time pushing and couldn't get it to release. I actually left the gas station with no fuel. when I got home it worked fine so back to the gas station. Never had this Issue before and I go through fuel like its my job.

Anybody else have this issue? did a quick search with no luck.
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2015 | 01:31 PM
  #2  
cp2's Avatar
cp2
Racer
10 Year Member
Veteran: Air Force
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,553
Likes: 397
From: CA
Default

it would be a mechanical issue. maybe something got stuck. if you can't find anything right away and you feel that it can be a real issue, just bring it in and let them look at it to see if they can find anything.
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2015 | 02:10 PM
  #3  
azmojo's Avatar
azmojo
Instructor
15 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 887
Likes: 172
From: AZ
Default

Originally Posted by Smitty17
Yesterday went to fill up and the push feature on the fuel door would not open it. The door would pop out about 1/4 inch and would not release open even with a forceful tug. Played with it for some time pushing and couldn't get it to release. I actually left the gas station with no fuel. when I got home it worked fine so back to the gas station. Never had this Issue before and I go through fuel like its my job.

Anybody else have this issue? did a quick search with no luck.
This almost got me once too. Make sure that all of your doors are unlocked. The lid/cover locks with the car's doors. Something they never told me.
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2015 | 06:02 PM
  #4  
Smitty17's Avatar
Smitty17
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: Ontario
Default Fuel Door Stuck Closed..

Originally Posted by azmojo
This almost got me once too. Make sure that all of your doors are unlocked. The lid/cover locks with the car's doors. Something they never told me.
Thanks I'll keep this in mind and if it doesn't work then I'll bring it in. I just thought the fuel door was always unlocked.
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2015 | 06:15 PM
  #5  
DaJoDJ's Avatar
DaJoDJ
Driver
 
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 93
Likes: 6
From: British Columbia
Default

Nope! The fuel door only unlocks when your doors are unlocked as a security feature. There is an electrical tab that slides and lock the gas door when unoccupied (doors locked)...
Reply
Old Jul 20, 2015 | 09:37 PM
  #6  
roadwarrio's Avatar
roadwarrio
Rookie
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
From: Ontario
Default

Originally Posted by Smitty17
Yesterday went to fill up and the push feature on the fuel door would not open it. The door would pop out about 1/4 inch and would not release open even with a forceful tug. Played with it for some time pushing and couldn't get it to release. I actually left the gas station with no fuel. when I got home it worked fine so back to the gas station. Never had this Issue before and I go through fuel like its my job.

Anybody else have this issue? did a quick search with no luck.
Yup, happened to me before too!
The dealer did not give me any useful tips on my new car. Great service!
Had to read the manual.
Reply
Old Jul 21, 2015 | 06:05 AM
  #7  
Smitty17's Avatar
Smitty17
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: Ontario
Default Fuel Door Stuck Closed..

It's a nice feature now that I know about it lol. I initially just assumed that there was no lock on the fuel door b/c there was no release. usually just pay at the pumps so the car is never locked.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ThumperPup
ES - 1st to 6th Gen (1990-2018)
19
Mar 2, 2022 01:04 PM
SilverSprt
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
20
Jan 29, 2019 07:27 AM
Monoshock
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
5
Aug 30, 2016 05:22 PM
Victoriame
RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009)
0
Apr 16, 2016 07:57 PM
dougm213
GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020)
19
Jul 27, 2015 09:17 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:31 PM.