Some problems on our cars look to be insignificant but can be bothersome, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others whether or not they are not severe will prevent you from using your Bmw Serie 1 F20 in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will not anymore have the capability to fill your tank and as a result eventually not be able to use your vehicle. This is exactly why we have written this content page, to help you get a quick solution to your fuel trap problem so that you can use your motor vehicle in a normal way. To get this done, we will first try to discover why the fuel door of your Bmw Serie 1 F20 is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Bmw Serie 1 F20 stuck?
So we’ll begin our content page with the origin of your fuel trap problems stuck on Bmw Serie 1 F20. Bear in mind that this fuel door is quite often powered by an electric motor, but in some years or dependent on the options of your vehicle it is only controlled by a cable. In most cases, it is either the cable that seizes up, or, an electric motor that is at the end of its life. Occasionally, it may be the fuel door fuse that is faulty on your Bmw Serie 1 F20. So consider verifying all these components one at a time to locate the origin of your fuel door problem on Bmw Serie 1 F20. Go to the next part of this content page to find answers to your problem.
What if the fuel door on my Bmw Serie 1 F20 is stuck?
We are now going to show you one at a time the different answers to each of the motives of a fuel door stuck on Bmw Serie 1 F20, already to give you an immediate solution to enable you to put fuel in your vehicle and above all a definitive solution to no longer suffer this form of trouble.
Examine the fuel door fuses
The first possible trigger of a stuck fuel door on your Bmw Serie 1 F20 is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To solve this problem, you need to get your vehicle manual, examine which fuse box the one you are focused on is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once established, examine the condition and perhaps change the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Bmw Serie 1 F20, do not be reluctant to seek advice from our content page to help you solve your problem.
Examine the fuel door control cable
The second possible trigger of your fuel door problem being stuck on Bmw Serie 1 F20 is that the fuel control cable is seized up. To fix this problem, you will have to try to use a flat screwdriver to pry the fuel door lock with a flat screwdriver for example while doing so as you try to open the fuel door opener. Do not be reluctant to use WD40 type lubricant to lubricate the cable and avoid reproducing this problem.
Replace the fuel door opening motor
Frequently, the problem will result from the engine that controls the opening of the fuel door of your Bmw Serie 1 F20. If the hatch is stuck, the engine may be burnt out, to replace it, you will have to change the engine, to do this, you will have to access it from the inside of your trunk, by removing the lining of it.
Use the emergency opening pull in the trunk
To conclude, last way to unlock a fuel door on Bmw Serie 1 F20, you have to use the emergency opening rod in your trunk. To get this done, remove the trunk liner on the side of the fuel door and read your Bmw Serie 1 F20 owner’s manual for the exact location of the fuel door. All you have to do is activate it to unlock the fuel flap of your car.
In the event that you have any further questions about the Bmw Serie 1 F20, do not hesitate to consult our Bmw Serie 1 F20 category.
