Some problems on our cars seem trivial but can be bothersome, such as a window that no longer goes down. Others, whether or not they are not serious, will prevent you from using your car in a usual way, such as having a flat tire or having the fuel cap of your Citroen Ds3 stuck. You will no more be able to fill your tank and therefore ultimately not be able to use your car. It is exactly for this reason that we have written this article to help you find a quick solution to your fuel cap trouble so that you can use your car normally. To get this done, we will first try to understand why the fuel cap of your Citroen Ds3 is blocked, and then, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel cap on my Citroen Ds3 stuck?
So let’s start our article with the origins of your tank cap problem on Citroen Ds3. We will try to describe you the different causes of a blockage of this one.
Fuel tank cap with locker stuck on my Citroen Ds3
In case your car is equipped with a tank cap with lock you will be in the most difficult situation, because the locks of these caps can get gripped with time and prevent you from accessing the access of your tank. It is also possible that the lock of your tank has twisted and no longer reacts to the key of your Citroen Ds3.
Conventional fuel cap stuck on my Citroen Ds3
Second reason, and the simplest, in the case of a classic tank cap that has no lock and is generally protected by a closed fuel door, if you have blocking problems on this type of cap, it is usually only caused by a cap that has not been closed in the axis and the thread of the latter is therefore blocked.
<2>How do I unlock the fuel cap on my Citroen Ds3?
Second section of our article, we will try to give you the different possibilities to get rid of your fuel cap stuck on your Citroen Ds3 and let you to put petrol in your car. If you suffering a fuel trap blocked on your Citroen Ds3, do not think twice to read our article on this subject to unlock it.
Use some anti-seize agent to unlock your fuel cap of your Citroen Ds3
First alternative and the one you should consider first. You have the option to unseal your stuck fuel cap, to get this done you will need to use a WD40 anti-seize type product to lubricate the barrel of your cap. Don’t hesitate to put some in quantity and wait a few minutes for it to take effect, and try once again to open the fuel cap of your Citroen Ds3. If it does not function, repeat the operation and let it operate for a longer time.
Use the duplicate key to unlock the fuel tank lock of your Citroen Ds3
As a second alternative, you can try to use your spare key, which often being much less used should more easily unlock the lock on the tank cap of your Citroen Ds3. This may seem obvious but in some cases it all comes down to small details. Whatever the case, if you have managed to open your tank, we advise you to buy a new tank cap to avoid getting stuck in this scenario again.
Shake the key while trying to open the tank of your Citroen Ds3
Finally, last method, you can try to play the key in the lock of the fuel cap of your Citroen Ds3 to facilitate the opening of it. In fact, if the cylinder is a little seized up or destroyed, it will unlock more easily by moving the key in different axes at the same time as you try to rotate it.
Whenever you have any additional questions about the Citroen Ds3, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen Ds3 category.
