Fuel release lever
Fuel release lever
I have a 92 ls400 dwp blue interior with 243,xxx miles on it. This problem has started about 10,000 miles ago as I want to address it now. The fuel door release lever won't open the fuel door. The pull release in the trunk is still working but I want to be able to use the fuel release door lever. Is there a fuse or a connection that can be checked for this? I noticed on my 92 sc300 that the same button will not work when there is no power to the car; as in battery disconnected which leads me to believe that there isn't an electrical signal being sent to open the fuel door. Any one have a fix for this?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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I have had this (similar) problem !! Fortunately, it was a simple fix : ) No fuses or cables.
My problem was that the fuel door istself was slightly out of position and didn't allow the latch to clear the door when the realease was activated. The latch is at the rear edge of the door and the spring hinge is at the front edge.
To open the door, I activated the latch realease (you may have to have someone work the release simultaneously?), then I carefully inserted a painters 5in1 tool (anything flat and stiff would work) into the rear door edge gap and applied subtle pressure to pull the door forward slightly and the latch cleared and door popped open. Inspect the hinge and spring bar for damage. Then with the door partially opened, I cautiously applied hand pressure against the door rear edge toward the hinges. This pressure bent the hinge just enough to allow the latch to clear.
Be careful not to bend the spring bar part of the hinge, as that is what causes the door to pop open once the latch is cleared. Also, don't bend the hinge too far or the latch won't catch it when you close the door.
Spray some lithium grease into the latch plunger to ensure free movement.
Hope this easily solves your issue.
My problem was that the fuel door istself was slightly out of position and didn't allow the latch to clear the door when the realease was activated. The latch is at the rear edge of the door and the spring hinge is at the front edge.
To open the door, I activated the latch realease (you may have to have someone work the release simultaneously?), then I carefully inserted a painters 5in1 tool (anything flat and stiff would work) into the rear door edge gap and applied subtle pressure to pull the door forward slightly and the latch cleared and door popped open. Inspect the hinge and spring bar for damage. Then with the door partially opened, I cautiously applied hand pressure against the door rear edge toward the hinges. This pressure bent the hinge just enough to allow the latch to clear.
Be careful not to bend the spring bar part of the hinge, as that is what causes the door to pop open once the latch is cleared. Also, don't bend the hinge too far or the latch won't catch it when you close the door.
Spray some lithium grease into the latch plunger to ensure free movement.
Hope this easily solves your issue.
Last edited by oldyngoody; Sep 18, 2012 at 06:50 AM.
I have had this (similar) problem !! Fortunately, it was a simple fix : ) No fuses or cables.
My problem was that the fuel door istself was slightly out of position and didn't allow the latch to clear the door when the realease was activated. The latch is at the rear edge of the door and the spring hinge is at the front edge.
To open the door, I activated the latch realease (you may have to have someone work the release simultaneously?), then I carefully inserted a painters 5in1 tool (anything flat and stiff would work) into the rear door edge gap and applied subtle pressure to pull the door forward slightly and the latch cleared and door popped open. Inspect the hinge and spring bar for damage. Then with the door partially opened, I cautiously applied hand pressure against the door rear edge toward the hinges. This pressure bent the hinge just enough to allow the latch to clear.
Be careful not to bend the spring bar part of the hinge, as that is what causes the door to pop open once the latch is cleared. Also, don't bend the hinge too far or the latch won't catch it when you close the door.
Spray some lithium grease into the latch plunger to ensure free movement.
Hope this easily solves your issue.
My problem was that the fuel door istself was slightly out of position and didn't allow the latch to clear the door when the realease was activated. The latch is at the rear edge of the door and the spring hinge is at the front edge.
To open the door, I activated the latch realease (you may have to have someone work the release simultaneously?), then I carefully inserted a painters 5in1 tool (anything flat and stiff would work) into the rear door edge gap and applied subtle pressure to pull the door forward slightly and the latch cleared and door popped open. Inspect the hinge and spring bar for damage. Then with the door partially opened, I cautiously applied hand pressure against the door rear edge toward the hinges. This pressure bent the hinge just enough to allow the latch to clear.
Be careful not to bend the spring bar part of the hinge, as that is what causes the door to pop open once the latch is cleared. Also, don't bend the hinge too far or the latch won't catch it when you close the door.
Spray some lithium grease into the latch plunger to ensure free movement.
Hope this easily solves your issue.
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