petrol flap

hi all my petrol flap wont go back in properly
it opened ok but now doesn't clip shut
any one know what it might be
thanks

anyone......

To me it sounds like the lock/release mechanism on the flap is in the closed position, so not allowing the flap to return. I assume you've tried pressing the release button a few times (by the handbrake)? When it is pressed, does it make any sound, like a short whirring noise? I'm sure you know the noise. If there is no noise, then I'd start there - fuse, power to release motor etc.

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Originally Posted by herby0001

To me it sounds like the lock/release mechanism on the flap is in the closed position, so not allowing the flap to return. I assume you've tried pressing the release button a few times (by the handbrake)? When it is pressed, does it make any sound, like a short whirring noise? I'm sure you know the noise. If there is no noise, then I'd start there - fuse, power to release motor etc.

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yes i have tried pressing the release button
there is a noise there but it just doesn't clip back in
thanks for your reply, i appreciate it..

As far as I know, you'd have to remove the trim to access the mechanism and see what's physically wrong with it and why it's stuck in the closed position.

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Originally Posted by herby0001

As far as I know, you'd have to remove the trim to access the mechanism and see what's physically wrong with it and why it's stuck in the closed position.

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ok do i remove the trim in the boot or the rubber around the petrol flap?
thanks again for the reply

Access to the actuator unit and release rod is from the inside, so yes, from the boot.