Gas tank locked ?

[Heinz]

Hey guys, I wanted to fill up some gas this evening... but I couldn't, discovered the gas door was locked and couldn't open it... I tried Locking and unlocking the car lots of times but the gas tank was still locked.... so I went back home to check the fuse... but none of the fuses were burned.. I unplugged the cars battery which i thought it would reset the locking system but none of it worked...

Anyone could help me with this ?

[hvmercy]

The pin that comes out of the hole to lock the gas door is probably
stucked. This means the vacuum line to that mechanism is faulty.
Open your trunk and dig in the right wheel well to look for the vacuum line.
Good luck.

[1995c280]

there is a emergency release. if you pull back the r/r carpet panel in the trunk and look with a flashlight, you will see the fuel door lock actuator and a red circle knob at the end. pull the knob back and it manually pulls the release pin!

[hvmercy]

Originally posted by 1995c280
there is a emergency release. if you pull back the r/r carpet panel in the trunk and look with a flashlight, you will see the fuel door lock actuator and a red circle knob at the end. pull the knob back and it manually pulls the release pin!

Yes, I forgot about this. You can't miss it.

[Heinz]

ok guys im gonna try!. thanks

[Nelson Lago]

i think your car is on strike because of the high gas price

[hvmercy]

Originally posted by Nelson Lago
i think your car is on strike because of the high gas price

What high gas prices?

In NorCal, premium is at $2.39/gal (valero)

[Nelson Lago]

I think thats still high, and its about the same over here in the east coast

[hvmercy]

Originally posted by Nelson Lago
I think thats still high, and its about the same over here in the east coast

compared to 2 months ago, this price
is reasonable.

You should see gas prices in Europe, then
make your assessment.

[Heinz]

Originally posted by Nelson Lago
i think your car is on strike because of the high gas price

Lol not really.... 80 cents/ per liter over here.

[Heinz]

Guys! I can't find the emergency release... can anyone take a picture of it for me ?

[Logic]

usually its on the side of the cap near the siphon, should be a pull cable . by the way when i was on ebay i ran into this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318

[OzC36]

Heinz,
Don't be lazy, consult your Owners Manual. The release knob is behind the felt panel in the trunk.

[Heinz]

Originally posted by OzC36
Heinz,
Don't be lazy, consult your Owners Manual. The release knob is behind the felt panel in the trunk.

I ain't being lazy.... I just can't find the damn thing.... but what page is it on the owner's manual ?

[Heinz]

I GOT IT ! I GOT IT

Thanks for your help guys.

[Heinz]

Did I mention that I loved you all ??

[OzC36]

Well done! You restored our faith in senior members!