Some problems on our automobiles seem superficial but can be bothersome, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others whether or not they are not serious will prevent you from using your Fiat Punto in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will not any longer be able to fill your tank and therefore ultimately not be able to use your car. This is specifically why we have made this article, to help you find a rapid solution to your fuel trap problem so that you can use your motor vehicle in a normal way. To accomplish this, we will first try to understand why the fuel door of your Fiat Punto is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Fiat Punto stuck?
So we’ll begin our article with the origin of your fuel trap problems stuck on Fiat Punto. Bear in mind that this fuel door is generally controlled by an electric motor, but in some years or based on the options of your car 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. Occasionally, it might be the fuel door fuse that is faulty on your Fiat Punto. So think about verifying all these components one by one to discover the origin of your fuel door problem on Fiat Punto. Go to the next part of this article to get solutions to your problem.
What if the fuel door on my Fiat Punto is stuck?
We are now going to present you one at a time the different solutions to each of the motives of a fuel door stuck on Fiat Punto, already to give you an immediate solution to allow you to put fuel in your car and above all a definitive solution to no longer suffer this form of problem.
Verify the fuel door fuses
The first likely trigger of a stuck fuel door on your Fiat Punto is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To fix this problem, 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 condition and possibly replace the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Fiat Punto, do not hesitate to consult our content page to help you resolve your problem.
Verify the fuel door control cable
The second likely cause of your fuel door problem being stuck on Fiat Punto 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 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.
Replace the fuel door opening motor
Very often, the problem will be caused by the engine that manages the opening of the fuel door of your Fiat Punto. If the hatch is blocked, the engine may be burnt out, to replace it, you will have to change the engine, to do so, 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 way to unlock a fuel door on Fiat Punto, 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 Punto 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.
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