Some concerns on our vehicles seem unimportant but can be annoying, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others regardless if they are not serious will prevent you from using your Dacia Duster 2 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 your tank and as a result in the long run not be able to use your vehicle. This is exactly why we have posted this content, to help you obtain a rapid treatment to your fuel trap problem so that you can use your car in a normal way. To do this, we will first try to identify why the fuel door of your Dacia Duster 2 is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Dacia Duster 2 stuck?
So we’ll begin our content with the source of your fuel trap concerns stuck on Dacia Duster 2. Take note that this fuel door is sometimes controlled by an electric motor, but in some years or according to 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. In some cases, it may be the fuel door fuse that is defective on your Dacia Duster 2. So take into consideration looking at all these parts one by one to locate the source of your fuel door problem on Dacia Duster 2. Go to the next part of this content to get answers to your problem.
What if the fuel door on my Dacia Duster 2 is stuck?
We are now going to show you one after the other the diverse answers to each of the motives of a fuel door stuck on Dacia Duster 2, 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 issue.
Check the fuel door fuses
The first likely cause of a stuck fuel door on your Dacia Duster 2 is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To solve this problem, you need to get your vehicle manual, check which fuse box the one you are interested in is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once found, check the state and perhaps change the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Dacia Duster 2, do not think twice to consult our content page to help you solve your problem.
Check the fuel door control cable
The second likely trigger of your fuel door problem being stuck on Dacia Duster 2 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 while doing so as you operate the fuel door opener. Do not think twice to use WD40 type lubricant to lubricate the cable and avoid repeating this problem.
Replace the fuel door opening motor
Frequently, the problem will originate from the engine that controls the opening of the fuel door of your Dacia Duster 2. If the hatch is stuck, the engine may be burnt out, to change it, you will have to change the engine, to achieve 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 Dacia Duster 2, 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 browse your Dacia Duster 2 owner’s manual for the exact position 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 additional questions about the Dacia Duster 2, do not hesitate to consult our Dacia Duster 2 category.
