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    Fuel Cap won't open

    Car on or off. Car locked or unlocked. Fuel Cap will not "pop" open when you push on it, as I have done for 6 years. Today.. Nada... Thoughts?
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    Same thing happened to my mk1 Tiguan, dealer replaced a solenoid controlling the flap opening.


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    Fuel Cap won't open

    Press on it gently while locking and unlocking the car. Once you get it open either lubricate the locking mechanism or replace it.


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    Tks all. $285 for an attenuator (sp) to be fitted Thursday. Hope that fixes it!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by tigger73 View Post
    Press on it gently while locking and unlocking the car. Once you get it open either lubricate the locking mechanism or replace it.


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    Apologies all for reviving an old thread but has anyone got any other suggestions on opening the fuel cap? Tried this but it didn't work.
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