Some problems on our automobiles 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 Fiat 500 L in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will not anymore be able to fill your tank and consequently in the long run not be able to use your automobile. This is precisely why we have written this content page, to help you obtain a quick solution to your fuel trap problem so that you can use your car in a normal way. To accomplish this, we will first try to understand why the fuel door of your Fiat 500 L is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Fiat 500 L stuck?
So we’ll start our content page with the source of your fuel trap problems stuck on Fiat 500 L. Realize that this fuel door is often controlled by an electric motor, but in some years or according to the options of your automobile it is only ran by a cable. Typically, 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 malfunctioning on your Fiat 500 L. So think about verifying all these parts one by one to discover the source of your fuel door problem on Fiat 500 L. Go to the next part of this content page to get answers to your problem.
What if the fuel door on my Fiat 500 L is stuck?
We are now going to present you one by one the diverse answers to each of the triggers of a fuel door stuck on Fiat 500 L, already to give you an immediate solution to enable you to put fuel in your automobile and above all a definitive solution to no longer suffer this kind of issue.
Examine the fuel door fuses
The first possible trigger of a stuck fuel door on your Fiat 500 L is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To correct 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 state and possibly change the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Fiat 500 L, do not hesitate to read our article to help you resolve your problem.
Examine the fuel door control cable
The second possible cause of your fuel door problem being stuck on Fiat 500 L 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 hesitate to use WD40 type lubricant to lubricate the cable and avoid reproducing this problem.
Change the fuel door opening motor
A lot of times, the problem will come from the engine that manages the opening of the fuel door of your Fiat 500 L. If the hatch is blocked, the engine may be burnt out, to replace it, you will have to change the engine, for 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 Fiat 500 L, you have to use the emergency opening rod in your trunk. To accomplish this, remove the trunk liner on the side of the fuel door and browse your Fiat 500 L 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.
In the event that you have any additional questions about the Fiat 500 L, do not hesitate to consult our Fiat 500 L category.
