Make sure you push the unlock button on the console before trying to open the gas tank door. Also you cannot just open the door you have to press on it when it's unlocked and the door will open.
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Fuel Fill Door Description and Operation
The fuel door latch actuator shares the circuit with the driver door latch assembly. The body control module (BCM), upon receipt of a lock switch lock or unlock signal, will switch the appropriate door lock actuator, as well as a fuel filler door release actuator control circuits to battery positive voltage. The opposing side of the door lock and fuel filler door release actuators is connected to ground by the I/P fuse block through the other door lock actuator control circuit and the doors, along with the fuel filler door release, will lock or unlock as commanded.
Circuit/System Testing
Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the fuel door release actuator.
Test for less than 1 ohm between the control circuit terminal 1 and ground.
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If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance.
Test for less than 1 ohm between the control circuit terminal 2 and ground.
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If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance.
Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and control circuit terminal 2.
Ignition ON, command the doors to LOCK and UNLOCK by using the door lock switch. The test lamp should illuminate while commanding the LOCK and UNLOCK states.
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If the test lamp remains OFF during either command, test either control circuit for a short to ground.
If all circuits test normal, test or replace the fuel door release actuator.
Most vehicles that have a power release, also have a manual release. Check inside the vehicle, around the location of the outside filler door. You might have a removable panel, that will reveal the fuel door release cable.
I had a similar problem w
recently bought 2003 S80.Several points: 1) Access your locking selonoid
through the trunk interior panel ... loosen a few hex bolts and slide
out for maintenance; 2) I fixed my lock by simply using light
teflon-based oil (like for bike chains). I exercised it a few times and
it works beautifully; 3) Not sure on your model, but gas door on the '03
unlocks when you push the associated release button under the headlight
control switch. It is not designed to unlock w the key (again, check
owners manual for your year). Hope this helps.
master_pre08-04-2007, 09:35 AMYeah,
the fuel door on my 2000 S80 is connected with the door locks. In order
for it to open you have to unlock all the doors to the car.
Sssnake08-14-2007, 03:39 PM
Thanks
Guys,
I removed the locking mechanism and applied a little silicon graphite
and now it works like a charm.
with your trunk open remove the clips securing the carpet on the side wall of your trunk. (the side that the gas filler is on.) pull back the carpet and you will see the cable and lock for the fuel door. if you twist the inner lock that the cable is connected to you will be able to pull it out and release the fuel door.- hope this helps
Try having somebody pull on the gas door as you pull the release inside the car. The black clip you dropped may be a spring to push door open when release is pulled. If that does not work you will have to remove the plastic trim pannel inside the wheel well and unbolt gas door from the back side. That may be difficult if you've never done before. Good luck.
OPENER OPERATION
The fuel-filler door release is located on the floor
to the left of the driver.s seat. To open the fuel-
filler door, pull up the release. To lock, close the
fuel-filler door securely.
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