ravingfool
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(4200 Coupe GT)
It's not long since I had to replace the solenoid for the boot release so I shouldn't be surprised to find the fuel filler cover release solenoid has also given up the ghost in a similar way - release button works, solenoid pulls and releases the cover but won't relax after the current is off.
Symptom therefore being that you can't re-latch the fuel cover.
Managed to gently jam the cover with a bit of rag to get home and then released the locking tab by wiggling with some pliers but can feel that the solenoid is all gunked up and notchy.
I will order a new solenoid but the question is; can I get to the solenoid from the boot after removing some covers (I can almost see it through the battery cover hole) or do I need to remove the rear seats/parcel shelf which I've seen here:
Any comments appreciated before I have a go - suspect it'll be a week or more before the part arrives so not going to rush to dig into it and will just make do with the pliers until then!
It's not long since I had to replace the solenoid for the boot release so I shouldn't be surprised to find the fuel filler cover release solenoid has also given up the ghost in a similar way - release button works, solenoid pulls and releases the cover but won't relax after the current is off.
Symptom therefore being that you can't re-latch the fuel cover.
Managed to gently jam the cover with a bit of rag to get home and then released the locking tab by wiggling with some pliers but can feel that the solenoid is all gunked up and notchy.
I will order a new solenoid but the question is; can I get to the solenoid from the boot after removing some covers (I can almost see it through the battery cover hole) or do I need to remove the rear seats/parcel shelf which I've seen here:
Any comments appreciated before I have a go - suspect it'll be a week or more before the part arrives so not going to rush to dig into it and will just make do with the pliers until then!