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Lavid2002 · 11-01-2009, 02:34 PM

Hey guys....my fuel door wont shut. The small white tab that keeps it in place wont protrude...it is stuck in the down position. In my car, the fuel tank tab....the one you pull to open the door....is soft. Like...when you lift or push it down it doesnt stay in the downward position...it Just kinda flobbs around like the cable is stuck or dirty or something...Anything I can do?

Thanks

-Dave

P.S. I searched...nada

Anub1s · 11-01-2009, 03:46 PM

Pliers and afterwards some silicon lube?

Lavid2002 · 11-01-2009, 04:06 PM

its too deep...I cant get a grip on it..

Lavid2002 · 11-01-2009, 05:20 PM

anyone?

Bebop · 11-01-2009, 06:13 PM

Like the above poster said, try some silicon lube and let it sit for a while. Also try messing the the fuel door latch that opens it.

Lavid2002 · 11-01-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bebop

Like the above poster said, try some silicon lube and let it sit for a while. Also try messing the the fuel door latch that opens it.

I lubed er up real good a few days ago....and I have been fiddling with the latch ever since it broke (Tried holding it down, holding it up, pushing it both ways etc....) no dice....Should I play with some wires now? Take the engine out and see whats up?

Jk about the engine lol

WRXDuo · 11-01-2009, 08:39 PM

do you see the gun you have in that picture? Threaten it to close. Just go to subaru dealership and they will prob do it free of charge.

Findus11 · 11-01-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lavid2002

its too deep...I cant get a grip on it..

thats what she said.

you could try just jamming it up with a really long flathead.

but yea agreed you might just wanna take it to the dealership...

**mycologist** · 11-02-2009, 06:26 AM

Sounds like a spring is missing or broken somewhere or something.

Lavid2002 · 11-02-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by WRXDuo

do you see the gun you have in that picture? Threaten it to close. Just go to subaru dealership and they will prob do it free of charge.

Lmao....the wrx is to ballsy itl take a 55 grain FMJ BT all day long before it closes that ****

Lavid2002 · 11-02-2009, 01:00 PM

hmmm....I was hoping this would be a common problem : ( lol

Crb03 · 11-02-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WRXDuo

Just go to subaru dealership and they will prob do it free of charge.

Sorry but thats a funny statement.

Take it to the dealership.

Lavid2002 · 11-02-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Crb03

Sorry but thats a funny statement.

Take it to the dealership.

I kno i try to avoid them for small jobs like this...they just quoted me 16 bux for lil thing of touch up paint LOL no friggin way last time I got it free...

WRXDuo · 11-02-2009, 04:56 PM

Im serious. They gave me a free fog light once. Of course, this was only after they replaced my turbo and ECM. Pretty good investment id say....sarcasm.

Lavid2002 · 11-02-2009, 05:21 PM

ill fool with it soon....meh

11-01-2009, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lavid2002 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 177	Fuel door wont shut.....help? Hey guys....my fuel door wont shut. The small white tab that keeps it in place wont protrude...it is stuck in the down position. In my car, the fuel tank tab....the one you pull to open the door....is soft. Like...when you lift or push it down it doesnt stay in the downward position...it Just kinda flobbs around like the cable is stuck or dirty or something...Anything I can do? Thanks -Dave P.S. I searched...nada __________________ D-$ Blobeye '05

11-01-2009, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lavid2002 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 177	its too deep...I cant get a grip on it.. __________________ D-$ Blobeye '05

11-01-2009, 05:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lavid2002 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 177	anyone? __________________ D-$ Blobeye '05

11-01-2009, 06:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bebop Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zionsville, PA Posts: 177	Like the above poster said, try some silicon lube and let it sit for a while. Also try messing the the fuel door latch that opens it. __________________ 2003 WRX Midnight Black Pearl My Pics: Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4

11-01-2009, 08:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
WRXDuo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manchester, Connecticut Posts: 26	do you see the gun you have in that picture? Threaten it to close. Just go to subaru dealership and they will prob do it free of charge. __________________ 05 WRX WOOT

11-01-2009, 03:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Anub1s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 761	Pliers and afterwards some silicon lube?

11-02-2009, 06:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
mycologist The Mushroom Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The High Country Posts: 5,762	Sounds like a spring is missing or broken somewhere or something. __________________ "From a little spark may burst a mighty flame." - Dante "The stitch is lost unless the thread is knotted." - Italian proverb

11-02-2009, 01:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lavid2002 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 177	hmmm....I was hoping this would be a common problem : ( lol __________________ D-$ Blobeye '05

11-02-2009, 04:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
WRXDuo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manchester, Connecticut Posts: 26	Im serious. They gave me a free fog light once. Of course, this was only after they replaced my turbo and ECM. Pretty good investment id say....sarcasm. __________________ 05 WRX WOOT

11-02-2009, 05:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lavid2002 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 177	ill fool with it soon....meh __________________ D-$ Blobeye '05

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