Problem Opening Fuel Filler Cap

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Dec 4, 2018 | 01:42 PM

Jules640

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Problem Opening Fuel Filler Cap

I don’t know if anyone else has had this issue but I have been having problems opening the fuel filler cap.

The last couple of times I have filled up the switch to open the flap has failed to work.

I finally got it to open by banging it a few times and almost prising it open.

This is the latest in a growing list of problems that I am having with the car. I have not had a Lexus before and I am very disappointed with the build quality and the technology on the car that doesn’t work properly.

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Dec 5, 2018 | 11:54 AM

Craig B

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I couldn't get the cap to stay in place on the door when fueling. I've never heard of this problem before.

Dec 5, 2018 | 06:05 PM

uchujin

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I've had this issue on many cars - but only during icing or freezing conditions. Otherwise it can only be the spring clip inside the flap/door or the cable that connects to the release pin needs tensioning... both of which should be easy adjustments by the dealer and covered under warranty.

Dec 5, 2018 | 06:35 PM

hoonose

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Crap! I hope I don't have a problem. I haven't yet put gas in it! lol

Dec 6, 2018 | 07:00 PM

Oilman

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Good point. Is there a diagram of where to place the cap that will make it stay put?

Dec 7, 2018 | 06:31 AM

uchujin

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Originally Posted by Oilman

Good point. Is there a diagram of where to place the cap that will make it stay put?

There's a lousy pic in the manual on page 177. It takes a few seconds to figure it out, but the cap holder design works fine.

BTW - there's a procedure for opening a problematic fuel door on page 354.

https://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/d...f/OM11405U.pdf

Dec 7, 2018 | 08:01 AM

hoonose

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Originally Posted by uchujin

Thanks for the heads up. There is also a slot for the metal key to open the trunk behind the center rear seat cover.

Problem Opening Fuel Filler Cap

Problem Opening Fuel Filler Cap

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