Some concerns on our cars seem insignificant but can be irritating, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others whether or not they are not major will prevent you from using your Bmw Serie 5 in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will no more have the ability to fill up your tank and as a result ultimately not be able to use your vehicle. This is exactly why we have made this content, to help you get a quick solution to your fuel trap problem so that you can use your car in a normal way. To get this done, we will first try to determine why the fuel door of your Bmw Serie 5 is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.

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Why is the fuel door of my Bmw Serie 5 stuck?

So we’ll begin our content with the origin of your fuel trap concerns stuck on Bmw Serie 5. Take note that this fuel door is generally operated by an electric motor, but in some years or depending on the options of your vehicle it is only operated 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. In some cases, it could be the fuel door fuse that is malfunctioning on your Bmw Serie 5. So think about checking all these components one after the other to discover the origin of your fuel door problem on Bmw Serie 5. Go to the next part of this content to find answers to your problem.

What if the fuel door on my Bmw Serie 5 is stuck?

We are now going to present you one after the other the different answers to each of the motives of a fuel door stuck on Bmw Serie 5, 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.

Verify the fuel door fuses

The first likely trigger of a stuck fuel door on your Bmw Serie 5 is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To resolve this problem, you need to get your vehicle manual, verify which fuse box the one you are focused on is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once found, verify the state and possibly change the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Bmw Serie 5, do not be reluctant to browse our guideline to help you solve your problem.

Verify the fuel door control cable

The second likely cause of your fuel door problem being stuck on Bmw Serie 5 is that the fuel control cable is seized up. To remedy this problem, you will have to try to use a flat screwdriver to pry the fuel door lock with a flat screwdriver for example at the same time as you try to open the fuel door opener. Do not be reluctant to use WD40 type lubricant to lubricate the cable and avoid repeating this problem.

Change the fuel door opening motor

Very often, the problem will come from the engine that manages the opening of the fuel door of your Bmw Serie 5. If the hatch is stuck, the engine may be burnt out, to change 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 finish , last way to unlock a fuel door on Bmw Serie 5, 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 browse your Bmw Serie 5 owner’s manual for the exact area of the fuel door. All you have to do is activate it to unlock the fuel flap of your car.

Whenever you have any further questions about the Bmw Serie 5, do not hesitate to consult our Bmw Serie 5 category.