Fuel Door Issue OMG -.-

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Apr 4, 2009

StardustLily

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Fuel Door Issue OMG -.-

Okie, so I have a problem. For some reason, the fuel door release handle on the floor of my car isn't working. I push it down and I feel almost no resistance. I popped off the plastic piece surrounding the lock on said lever and looked inside with a flashlight. When I push the lever, I see the little rod moving so I know it is connected fine, but my fuel door doesn't budge. I looked in the trunk and I couldn't find something to pull to release it and the Haynes manual doesn't tell me anything about it. Does anyone know what the problem would be and how I would fix it besides going to the dealer 3 days from now? Anything to check? Etc. Any and all help/suggestions is very much appreciated, I need to get back on the road ASAP! (And yes, this just happened to happen when my gas light is on -.-). The car btw is a 2005 4dr Civic Sedan. Thank you so much!

Apr 4, 2009

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Re: Fuel Door Issue OMG -.-

welcome to owning a 01-05 honda civic

Apr 4, 2009

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Re: Fuel Door Issue OMG -.-

Don't worry I had the same problem. Click on the LINK to find out how I solved my issue with my 2001 EL and trust me you will be IMPRESSED and I have had NO issues since I found the solution.

Apr 4, 2009

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Re: Fuel Door Issue OMG -.-

www.fueldoorfix.com, your cable just broke. and yes you can open the gas door in the meantime by going thru the trunk under the side carpet piece.

Apr 4, 2009

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^^^^ yup thats what I used and cost only $20 bones. Never had a problem since. It actualy works better than when I first bought my car.

Apr 4, 2009

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Yay! I got it open! Thank you everyone! I am going to order that fix kit now XD. Thank you so much again!

Apr 4, 2009

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Re: Fuel Door Issue OMG -.-

that happened to me too but luckily i had a spare cable from the quarter panel that i bought.

Apr 4, 2009

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fueldoorfix ftw

Apr 6, 2009

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Re: Fuel Door Issue OMG -.-

I just ordered fueldoorfix yesterday. I am anxious to fix this thing. I have been going through the trunk for 8 months now. I am hoping this will fix the issue.