smallieboy
18-11-2010, 02:41 PM
The fuel filler cover/door on my Jetta won't lock shut. Prior to this problem I'd never had any problems with it opening using the door switch. Over a period of a couple of weeks I noticed I had to give it a thump to get it to lock and now it won't do so. It's not flapping around but doesn't sit flush with the bodywork and obviously the fuel isn't secure.
Anyone else had and resolved this problem?
Thanks
*** UPDATE ***
I've now resolved this ..... when I flicked the release switch a few times a small 'catch' flicked out of the housing - this is presumably the locking mechanism. I've given it a clean (it was covered in dust and oil/fuel) and a squirt of WD40 and it works like a dream.
Anyone else had and resolved this problem?
Thanks
*** UPDATE ***
I've now resolved this ..... when I flicked the release switch a few times a small 'catch' flicked out of the housing - this is presumably the locking mechanism. I've given it a clean (it was covered in dust and oil/fuel) and a squirt of WD40 and it works like a dream.