Some problems on our cars look to be insignificant but can be annoying, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others even if they are not major will prevent you from using your Chevrolet Sonic 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 automobile. This is specifically why we have posted this article, to help you get a rapid treatment 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 figure out why the fuel door of your Chevrolet Sonic is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Chevrolet Sonic stuck?
So we’ll begin our article with the origin of your fuel trap problems stuck on Chevrolet Sonic. Realize that this fuel door is sometimes operated by an electric motor, but in some years or according to the options of your automobile it is only operated by a cable. Most of the time, it is either the cable that seizes up, or, an electric motor that is at the end of its life. In some cases, it can be the fuel door fuse that is defective on your Chevrolet Sonic. So consider verifying all these components one after the other to discover the origin of your fuel door problem on Chevrolet Sonic. Go to the next part of this article to get solutions to your problem.
What if the fuel door on my Chevrolet Sonic is stuck?
We are now going to present you one by one the different solutions to each of the causes of a fuel door stuck on Chevrolet Sonic, already to give you an immediate solution to let you to put fuel in your automobile and above all a definitive solution to no longer suffer this form of difficulty.
Examine the fuel door fuses
The first possible cause of a stuck fuel door on your Chevrolet Sonic is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To resolve this problem, you need to get your automobile manual, verify which fuse box the one you are interested in is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once established, verify the condition and possibly replace the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Chevrolet Sonic, do not hesitate to consult our content page to help you resolve your problem.
Examine the fuel door control cable
The second possible trigger of your fuel door problem being stuck on Chevrolet Sonic is that the fuel control cable is seized up. To resolve this problem, you will have to try to use a flat screwdriver to pry the fuel door lock with a flat screwdriver for example simultaneously as you operate the fuel door opener. Do not hesitate to use WD40 type lubricant to lubricate the cable and avoid reproducing this problem.
Replace the fuel door opening motor
Oftentimes, the problem will result from the engine that controls the opening of the fuel door of your Chevrolet Sonic. If the hatch is blocked, 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 method to unlock a fuel door on Chevrolet Sonic, 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 consult your Chevrolet Sonic 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 Chevrolet Sonic, do not hesitate to consult our Chevrolet Sonic category.
