Some concerns on our vehicles seem to be superficial but can be frustrating, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others whether or not they are not serious will prevent you from using your Infiniti QX50 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 consequently in the end not be able to use your vehicle. This is specifically why we have posted this content, to help you obtain a quick answer to your fuel trap problem so that you can use your car in a normal way. To achieve this, we will first try to discover why the fuel door of your Infiniti QX50 is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Infiniti QX50 stuck?
So we’ll commence our content with the origin of your fuel trap concerns stuck on Infiniti QX50. Realize that this fuel door is frequently controlled by an electric motor, but in some years or according to the options of your vehicle it is only controlled 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. In some cases, it could be the fuel door fuse that is defective on your Infiniti QX50. So think about checking all these parts one at a time to find the origin of your fuel door problem on Infiniti QX50. Go to the next part of this content to find solutions to your problem.
What if the fuel door on my Infiniti QX50 is stuck?
We are now going to present you one by one the different solutions to each of the triggers of a fuel door stuck on Infiniti QX50, 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 sort of difficulty.
Verify the fuel door fuses
The first possible motive of a stuck fuel door on your Infiniti QX50 is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To solve this problem, you need to get your vehicle manual, verify which fuse box the one you are focused on is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once established, verify the condition and possibly change the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Infiniti QX50, do not hesitate to browse our article to help you fix your problem.
Verify the fuel door control cable
The second possible trigger of your fuel door problem being stuck on Infiniti QX50 is that the fuel control cable is seized up. To solve this problem, you will have to try to use a flat screwdriver to pry the fuel door lock with a flat screwdriver for example at the same time as you operate 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
Oftentimes, the problem will come from the engine that manages the opening of the fuel door of your Infiniti QX50. If the hatch is blocked, the engine may be burnt out, to change 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 method to unlock a fuel door on Infiniti QX50, you have to use the emergency opening rod in your trunk. To achieve this, remove the trunk liner on the side of the fuel door and browse your Infiniti QX50 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 additional questions about the Infiniti QX50, do not hesitate to consult our Infiniti QX50 category.
