Problem Opening Fuel Filler Cap
12-04-18, 01:42 PM
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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.
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.
Last edited by Jules640; 12-04-18 at 01:47 PM.
12-05-18, 06:05 PM
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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.
12-07-18, 06:31 AM
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BTW - there's a procedure for opening a problematic fuel door on page 354.
https://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/d...f/OM11405U.pdf
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12-07-18, 08:01 AM
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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
BTW - there's a procedure for opening a problematic fuel door on page 354.
https://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/d...f/OM11405U.pdf
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12-07-18, 09:55 AM
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My experience is, if you take your time and are deliberate with the fuel cap, the fuel door receptacle hold the cap very well. Fuel door opening/spring has never been an issue for me.
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