1999 RX300. The fuel door no longer flips open when the passenger compartment lever is raised. The lever does retract the pin that locks the flap, but the door does not 'spring open' when it should. I've never seen this problem reported before. Any suggestions on how this can be fixed? I suspect that there is some spring lever in the flap door hinge - is it user replaceable? TIA.

 

It's possibly the cable does the handle feel lose?

 

It is NOT the cable. As I stated in my original post, the lever does retract the pin that locks the flap; problem is that once unlocked, the door does not 'spring open.'

 

First clean the the hinge with wd40 and add a lubricant.

If things start working you are done.

After confirming the hing is moving freely, you can try adjusting the metal push off strip ... half-way down the hinge. Study the push off and if you increase the angle, it would push off the lid a bit more. The spring action is based on tempering and the more it is subjected to adjustment(s) it will lose the bounce.

Salim

 

Problem solved. Dealer had the part in stock, p/n 77360-48010. $5.00. Installation took 2 minutes.

 

Had to do that not too long ago myself after mine cracked.

 

Mine fell off after adjusting it not too long ago. Amazing gooped it right back into place

 

the button that comes ot to lock door just stays in so it never locks and doesnt spring open so i just stick a key and opens it .what could be the problem?

 

How about the release lever? Does it travel back to normal position? How is the feel as you pull it up?

You can clean the pin with wd40 and then use graphite lubricant.

Caution, you should investigate the condition of the cable and jacket. Staying open (pin pushed back) is less of a problem than pin staying stuck in lock position.

Salim

 

The lever springs back ok. The door has no spring in it thiugh

 

That is exactly what this thread is about.... Look at JAB's response above. He lists the part number in case you need to replace the spring piece completely.

 

I am confused ,,,,

Is the pin moving in/out freely ...

Is the door (with lever in release position) stay partially open. [Ask the help to hold the release as you swing the door close and let go].


Salim

 

His issue is exactly what this thread is about. The spring is either missing or broken.

 

Release pin stuck, got me off on a tangent. Thanks for clarification.

Salim

 

Ok heres where im at with the fuel door it was missing the spring so i rigged that up until i can get to lexus dealer to get oem.I checked the xable and it retracts back and fourth but it seems the problem is that it doesnt cone out enough to catch th latch . The button is flush all the time. I sprayed wd40 but still doesnt come out anymore.any suggestions.