Some concerns on our vehicles sound superficial but can be frustrating, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others regardless if they are not serious will prevent you from using your Citroen C-zero in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will no longer be able to fill up your tank and therefore eventually not be able to use your vehicle. This is exactly why we have written and published this content, to help you obtain a rapid answer to your fuel trap problem so that you can use your car in a normal way. To do this, we will first try to understand why the fuel door of your Citroen C-zero is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.

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Why is the fuel door of my Citroen C-zero stuck?

So we’ll start our content with the source of your fuel trap concerns stuck on Citroen C-zero. Take note that this fuel door is generally controlled by an electric motor, but in some years or depending on the options of your vehicle it is only operated by a cable. Typically, 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 defective on your Citroen C-zero. So think about examining all these elements one at a time to uncover the source of your fuel door problem on Citroen C-zero. Go to the next part of this content to find answers to your problem.

What if the fuel door on my Citroen C-zero is stuck?

We are now going to show you 1 by 1 the different answers to each of the causes of a fuel door stuck on Citroen C-zero, already to give you an immediate solution to allow you to put fuel in your vehicle and above all a definitive solution to no longer suffer this kind of trouble.

Examine the fuel door fuses

The first likely cause of a stuck fuel door on your Citroen C-zero is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To correct this problem, you need to get your vehicle manual, examine which fuse box the one you are interested in is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once found, examine the condition and maybe replace the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Citroen C-zero, do not hesitate to seek advice from our article to help you solve your problem.

Examine the fuel door control cable

The second likely trigger of your fuel door problem being stuck on Citroen C-zero 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 try to open the fuel door opener. Do not hesitate to use WD40 type lubricant to lubricate the cable and avoid reproducing this problem.

Change the fuel door opening motor

Frequently, the problem will come from the engine that manages the opening of the fuel door of your Citroen C-zero. If the hatch is blocked, the engine may be burnt out, to replace it, you will have to change the engine, to accomplish 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 option to unlock a fuel door on Citroen C-zero, you have to use the emergency opening rod in your trunk. To do this, remove the trunk liner on the side of the fuel door and consult your Citroen C-zero 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 Citroen C-zero, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen C-zero category.