Locked fuel cap - MY12 Tiguan

[Suffolk]

I just experienced this for the first time in my 2010 Tiguan.
Tried the unlock/lock while pressing method and it didn't do anything.

Opened the boot and removed the side panel and jiggled the wiring for the solenoid and when i pushed on the fuel cap it popped open and worked again.

Didn't seem dirty but i gave it a quick wipe, could have just been a loose wire.

I thought you sold your 2010 Tiguan??

[Beaver21s]

We had an issue with our 2012 Tiguan. Very much a pain in the the arse. I once spent 20 minutes trying to get it open as we needed fuel.

Replacement part was about $250.00, not cheaps for a little servo motor. The mechanic said its not the easy thing to get to either.

[team_v]

I thought you sold your 2010 Tiguan??

Nope, the plan is to keep it until at least 2030.

[Suffolk]

Changed the tensioner yet?

[team_v]

Changed the tensioner yet?

No.

Tensioner for timing chain?

[Suffolk]

No.

Tensioner for timing chain?

Yes, got a quote for mine. $1200