C5 gas cap door release issue
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C5 gas cap door release issue
Has anyone had an issue with their gas cap door not releasing when you press the button? I've been resorting to pulling the back up cord in the hatch area the past 3 fill ups. I'm thinking that I might need to pull the console and clean the electrical connections maybe.
Thanks for any insight.
Thanks for any insight.
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Originally Posted by alwaysinboost
there is a fuse ,15a I believe, located under the pass side foot well that controls the gas door. Check it.
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It all depends on how the plastic retaining chord is positioned when you put the cap back on. I've had it happen to me a few times. I jsut reposition the cap and it's fine.
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Originally Posted by Jersey_TA
It all depends on how the plastic retaining chord is positioned when you put the cap back on. I've had it happen to me a few times. I jsut reposition the cap and it's fine.
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Ok guys, I finally got around to checking the fuse. It's fine. Several times now I've moved the gas cap cord around trying all possible orientations that I could think of. Still no dice. Anyone know of a plan C to try next?
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I had this problem a while ago. It ended up being the switch. When I took it out, I saw that the switch has two sets of contacts, like it should rock both ways. I turned the metal contacts around and the switch worked fine after that.
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It was the switch. I pulled everything out last night and it looks like it came undone when I put in the Hurst shifter. I never noticed it and the directions never mentioned to make sure that connector was still connected when you put it all back together. I must have pulled the console back a little too far.
All better now.
All better now.
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Nvm, fuse was fine but the harness was not connected. Funny how people just forget that and then don't ask why it isn't working anymore...
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haha, mine isnt working but it stopped after i swapped my trans so i bet as soon as i pull the center console off ill see a harness just sitting there not plugged in.
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I have had the same issue, I also have to hit my fender to get the pin to release when closing the door. Ive tried to lube it up, but no luck. There is a small spring inside the mechanism that can get rusty and break, it can be replaced.
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Has anyone had an issue with their gas cap door not releasing when you press the button? I've been resorting to pulling the back up cord in the hatch area the past 3 fill ups. I'm thinking that I might need to pull the console and clean the electrical connections maybe.
Thanks for any insight.
Thanks for any insight.