Some problems on our cars seem to be trivial but can be annoying, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others even if they are not serious will prevent you from using your Fiat Ducato 2 in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will not anymore have the capability to fill your tank and as a consequence eventually not be able to use your car. This is exactly why we have written and published this content page, to help you get a rapid solution to your fuel trap issue so that you can use your motor vehicle in a normal way. To accomplish this, we will first try to figure out why the fuel door of your Fiat Ducato 2 is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Fiat Ducato 2 stuck?
So we’ll begin our content page with the source of your fuel trap problems stuck on Fiat Ducato 2. Be aware that this fuel door is frequently powered by an electric motor, but in some years or according to the options of your car 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 malfunctioning on your Fiat Ducato 2. So consider verifying all these components one at a time to discover the source of your fuel door issue on Fiat Ducato 2. Go to the next part of this content page to find solutions to your issue.
What if the fuel door on my Fiat Ducato 2 is stuck?
We are now going to present you one after the other the diverse solutions to each of the causes of a fuel door stuck on Fiat Ducato 2, already to give you an immediate solution to enable you to put fuel in your car and above all a definitive solution to no longer suffer this form of trouble.
Check the fuel door fuses
The first likely cause of a stuck fuel door on your Fiat Ducato 2 is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To fix this issue, you need to get your car manual, check which fuse box the one you are focused on is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once found, check the state and possibly change the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Fiat Ducato 2, do not think twice to have a look at our article to help you resolve your issue.
Check the fuel door control cable
The second likely trigger of your fuel door issue being stuck on Fiat Ducato 2 is that the fuel control cable is seized up. To fix this issue, 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 think twice to use WD40 type lubricant to lubricate the cable and avoid repeating this problem.
Change the fuel door opening motor
Very often, the issue will originate from the engine that manages the opening of the fuel door of your Fiat Ducato 2. If the hatch is stuck, the engine may be burnt out, to replace 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 Fiat Ducato 2, 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 consult your Fiat Ducato 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.
If you have any further questions about the Fiat Ducato 2, do not hesitate to consult our Fiat Ducato 2 category.
