Petrol cap not opening

**Reply #30: March 26, 2010, 02:02:12**

Same thing started to happen to my car a few weeks ago.

Wke · **Reply #31: April 19, 2011, 09:36:22**

Same thing with my car. I took it back to the garage and they put some silicone lube on the lock of the cap because they said that they couldn't do anything about the tension of the cable. The cap opens now after I try 3 or 4 times, but it's still there.

Dazzler · **Reply #32: April 19, 2011, 12:34:10**

It must be on a separate thread but someone discovered that sometimes this is easily fixed by adjusting the thin plastic cap retaining strap (which can foul the trap door)

babis_xo · **Reply #33: April 19, 2011, 15:51:55**

Quote from: Dazzler on April 19, 2011, 12:34:10

It must be on a separate thread but someone discovered that sometimes this is easily fixed by adjusting the thin plastic cap retaining strap (which can foul the trap door)

Sticking Fuel Cap

Dazzler · **Reply #34: April 20, 2011, 00:12:41**

Quote from: babis_xo on April 19, 2011, 15:51:55

Quote from: Dazzler on April 19, 2011, 12:34:10
It must be on a separate thread but someone discovered that sometimes this is easily fixed by adjusting the thin plastic cap retaining strap (which can foul the trap door)

Sticking Fuel Cap

Thanks babis .. I was just being lazy

babis_xo · **Reply #35: April 20, 2011, 11:18:28**

I understand. Must be the summer siesta

**Reply #36: April 24, 2011, 20:53:33**

Hi.
I'm not sure if this is the source of the problem (and a possible solution).
I felt this problem a few times when I needed fill petrol.
"Curiosity sharpens the wit", and today I tested this several times.
My conclusion is the following. (Right or wrong, I repeat, I'm not sure!)

If this piece (I don't know the correct name) is on the the top side, the cap opens well.

But, if the same piece is on the bottom side, the cap don't opens properly.

Please, try that, see what happens, and tell us yours feelings.
Regards,
carib

Dazzler · **Reply #37: April 24, 2011, 20:57:14**

Thanks for the pix Carib (you are a good fella

) That fix was mentioned in the earlier thread linked on here but your photos help to illustrate it

**Reply #38: April 24, 2011, 22:30:40**

Quote from: Dazzler on April 24, 2011, 20:57:14

Thanks for the pix Carib (you are a good fella ) That fix was mentioned in the earlier thread linked on here but your photos help to illustrate it

Hi.

My English again!

In the future, before post anything, I will try read (and learn more!) the previous posts!

Once again, thanks Dazz!

Regards,
carib

Dazzler · **Reply #39: April 24, 2011, 22:37:55**

Quote from: carib on April 24, 2011, 22:30:40

Quote from: Dazzler on April 24, 2011, 20:57:14
Thanks for the pix Carib (you are a good fella ) That fix was mentioned in the earlier thread linked on here but your photos help to illustrate it
Hi.

My English again!
In the future, before post anything, I will try read (and learn more!) the previous posts!
Once again, thanks Dazz!
Regards,
carib

Not a problem Carib your photos were a welcome addition to the thread

You were only being your usual helpful self

2i30s · **Reply #40: April 24, 2011, 22:41:32**

i will try that Carib. my wife's car does it every time you put in fuel. dealers tried to fix it 3 or 4 times now. my car has never done this that i can remember.

2i30s · **Reply #41: April 24, 2011, 22:44:48**

you English is better than my Portuguese.

i can understand you.

Eyethirty · **Reply #42: April 25, 2011, 07:35:17**

Same issue with mine, everytime.
I was thinking of just cutting off the leash.
Hate how it just dangles there against the bodywork when filling.

Shambles · **Reply #43: April 25, 2011, 08:19:02**

Quote from: Eyethirty on April 25, 2011, 07:35:17

Same issue with mine, everytime.
I was thinking of just cutting off the leash.
Hate how it just dangles there against the bodywork when filling.

Doesn't your filler cap sit in its cradle in the opened flap while filling?

2i30s · **Reply #44: April 25, 2011, 09:19:47**

Quote from: Shambles on April 25, 2011, 08:19:02

Quote from: Eyethirty on April 25, 2011, 07:35:17
Same issue with mine, everytime.
I was thinking of just cutting off the leash.
Hate how it just dangles there against the bodywork when filling.

Doesn't your filler cap sit in its cradle in the opened flap while filling?

yeah i showed the wife you can do that last week,and she has had her car for 2 years now.

what are the marks on the side of your car sweet heart? oh that's from the fuel cap touching the side of the car while I'm putting in fuel.

Eyethirty · **Reply #45: April 25, 2011, 13:58:22**

Hehe, I'll have to check that out. Have only filled her up twice so far.

All these new do-dahs

2i30s · **Reply #46: April 25, 2011, 14:03:20**

Quote from: Eyethirty on April 25, 2011, 13:58:22

Hehe, I'll have to check that out. Have only filled her up twice so far.
All these new do-dahs

**Reply #47: April 25, 2011, 14:08:29**

Quote from: Eyethirty on April 25, 2011, 13:58:22

Hehe, I'll have to check that out. Have only filled her up twice so far.
All these new do-dahs

Hi Eyethirty.
On my first picture, you can see the holder cap. Top left side.
Cheers,
carib

snowcherry · **Reply #48: April 28, 2011, 01:01:14**

Quote from: carib on April 24, 2011, 20:53:33

Hi.
I'm not sure if this is the source of the problem (and a possible solution).
I felt this problem a few times when I needed fill petrol.
"Curiosity sharpens the wit", and today I tested this several times.
My conclusion is the following. (Right or wrong, I repeat, I'm not sure!)

it's entirely possible this is a good solution for some

however when i first had issues with my fuel door, it wasn't that it was too tight/jammed; it was that it kept opening on its own. quite embarrassing when for awhile it looked like i just was forgetting to close it, but it was opening itself randomly. so that points to an actual latch fault of some sort.

after taking it to dealer i had the reverse issue of it being too tight and having to use lever a few times until it would open. back to dealer and its about right now.
i'll try to think of looking and see what orientation mine is though.

babis_xo · **Reply #49: June 02, 2011, 19:00:40**

2 weeks ago I used some silikon spray (arexons) deep inside the cover, where the hinge is... supposed to be. After that, opened the fuel cap today for the first time and guess what:

Tested for several times, seems ok.

P.S.: Seems a good solution 'till the next visit to your dealer, as SC says it is adjustable somehow; thanks SC

Opa_1 · **Reply #50: June 02, 2011, 20:48:26**

Yep!
Had this issue a few weeks ago as well and remembered reading the thread previously.
I used some WD-40 which is a lubrication & moisture dispersant spray on the hinge area as well as the catch and have had no issues since.

Of course with our cars we so rarely have to fill up we don't have to deal with these problems too often....

Dazzler · **Reply #51: June 02, 2011, 22:12:52**

A bit of lateral thinking... (why didn't I think of this before

)

It appears that the plastic "lead" that tethers the fuel cap to the car is one of if not the main culprit with the sticking cover issue...

If it happens to Trish's car I will get permission

to cut that lead off completely (with a built in holder in the flap it is pretty much superfluous really....

AlanHo · **Reply #52: June 02, 2011, 22:30:55**

Quote from: Dazzler on June 02, 2011, 22:12:52

It appears that the plastic "lead" that tethers the fuel cap to the car is one of if not the main culprit with the sticking cover issue...

If it happens to Trish's car I will get permission to cut that lead off completely (with a built in holder in the flap it is pretty much superfluous really....

For me - the main virtue of the plastic tether is that it physically prevents me from removing the cap - putting it on the top of the pump - filling the car - and then clicking the filler door shut without first replacing the cap. I lost a cap on a previous car by doing exactly this. (senior moment!!!)

Dazzler · **Reply #53: June 02, 2011, 22:46:14**

Quote from: AlanHo on June 02, 2011, 22:30:55

For me - the main virtue of the plastic tether is that it physically prevents me from removing the cap - putting it on the top of the pump - filling the car - and then clicking the filler door shut without first replacing the cap. I lost a cap on a previous car by doing exactly this. (senior moment!!!)

Fair call Alan, but with a place to put the cap I would have thought a senior moment would be less likely with the i30..

AlanHo · **Reply #54: June 02, 2011, 23:25:19**

Quote from: Dazzler on June 02, 2011, 22:46:14

Quote from: AlanHo on June 02, 2011, 22:30:55
For me - the main virtue of the plastic tether is that it physically prevents me from removing the cap - putting it on the top of the pump - filling the car - and then clicking the filler door shut without first replacing the cap. I lost a cap on a previous car by doing exactly this. (senior moment!!!)

Fair call Alan, but with a place to put the cap I would have thought a senior moment would be less likely with the i30..

The previous Audi car had a similar location inside the flap - however it is too easy to undo the cap and keep it in one hand whilst the pump nozzle is in the other - then put the cap down on the nearest horizontal surface when the pump nozzle gets "heavy" and you change hands. If I were you I would not take the risk.

babis_xo · **Reply #55: June 03, 2011, 20:59:19**

Quote from: Dazzler on June 02, 2011, 22:46:14

Quote from: AlanHo on June 02, 2011, 22:30:55
For me - the main virtue of the plastic tether is that it physically prevents me from removing the cap - putting it on the top of the pump - filling the car - and then clicking the filler door shut without first replacing the cap. I lost a cap on a previous car by doing exactly this. (senior moment!!!)

Fair call Alan, but with a place to put the cap I would have thought a senior moment would be less likely with the i30..

click me>>

<<click me

Dazzler · **Reply #56: June 03, 2011, 22:23:15**

Thanks for reminding me babis..

(those three pages make a good read in hindsight) .. I like the bit where I say I'll always be buying diesel cars from now on...

babis_xo · **Reply #57: June 03, 2011, 23:12:19**

big words!

snowcherry · **Reply #58: June 05, 2011, 05:33:11**

i'd probably lose the cap if the lead thing wasn't there either, well i never have lost one but i've stressed about it and had to pull over and double check, so at least it keeps me from doing that

[inner blonde moments]

themadman · **Reply #59: October 10, 2011, 07:44:28**

I've experienced the problem now too... Petrol Cap won;t open without prying it after pulling lever inside car....

There is now a service campaign (TF2 - #11-01-012) to "fix this problem. It involves altering the spring on the door with a rubber pad part # 69514-2L000-QQH to assist it in opening....

I haven't had it done to my i30 yet since it's only been to the dealer twice (less than 10K miles on it in two years), but those two times have both been for warranty repairs (the radio went out 1 week after delivery and that took 3 months to get a new unit; funny since I found out they were made less that an hour from where I live, and the ESC OFF kept comping on, which was a faulty brake light switch causing the car to not know if the brakes were being pressed or not). Otherwise I really love my i30... (or elantra touring since it's in the united states.)

Hopefully with an actual repair campaign to point to, it's easier to get your dealer to fix it under warranty, as it's now a legitimate documented complaint.