VW Golf 7 - unable to open fuel filler flap

Data sheet
ManufacturerVW
Vehicle modelGolf 7
Year of manufacture2012 - 2017
SymptomsFuel filler flap does not open

Important safety note
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Fuel filler flap is difficult to open or does not open

If the fuel filler flap in the above-mentioned vehicles does not open or only opens sporadically, there are various potential causes:

  1. Actuator sluggish
    Press the pin on the actuator to determine whether it is sluggish or catches. In this case, eliminate the issue by applying lubricant (Figure 1)
  2. Thefuel filler flap catches on the body panel
    Cut off/sand down the protruding part on the fuel filler flap(around the contact point with the body) (Figure 2)
  3. Electrical control element faulty
    Another possible cause may be a faulty control element, which must then be replaced

Tip:
A fuel filler flap that does not open can usually be re-opened by lightly tapping on the left side of the lid and simultaneously locking and unlocking it again using the remote control.


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