ok, had a really embarassing time today at the local gas station. sat there for 5 minutes pushing on my gas door and finally gave up. it appears to be "stuck" closed. Is this a common problem? no searches have come up with anything. I keep getting people telling me to find a lever inside and I tell them there is none. Luckily I have half a tank left.

 

try searching for this.....but you need to get a new opener thing (im not sure what its called) but search for it and u will find pictures.

 

Are you sure you had the car unlocked? The gas tank door won't open unless the driver's side door is unlocked.

Its a security feature.

 

Check out this thread in DIY forum. It might shed some light on your issue.

Gas Door Locked

C.

 

thanks so much. I will try this tonight. and yes I know about the locked doors, etc. either this thing died or is jammed shut.

 

that solenoid/actuator was the culprit. a little WD40 and she is all better! thanks so much. this is indeed an awesome forum.

 

Those go out all the time. So do the springs in the little black boot that pushes the door open. Just take it to a dealer...its covered by warranty.

 

Question: Mid fill up, can I get out of my G and lock the doors?? i mean, is the attendant gonna have problems topping me off and close up the gas flap?

 

They still have full service gas stations?

Thought those went out with the albatross. hehe..

 

In some states (NJ) self service gasoline is not permitted.

 

I'm not sure, but I believe that door can be closed while the mechanism is locked. Give it a try, but don't force it tho.
C.

 

Hell yea, Here in New Jersey all of the gas stations are full service and the prices for gas are good to boot. I just filled up this morning 93 octane 2.01 a gallon.

 

thanks, just did it. no problems.

and in new jersey, everything is full service.

 

if only it were that simple

(nearest dealer is 200 mi north or 100+ miles south in a different state)