Some complications on our vehicles look like superficial but can be annoying, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others regardless if they are not significant will prevent you from using your Mazda CX 30 in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will not any longer have the ability to fill up your tank and consequently sooner or later not be able to use your vehicle. This is precisely why we have created this guideline, to help you get a rapid solution to your fuel trap problem so that you can use your car in a normal way. To do this, we will first try to figure out why the fuel door of your Mazda CX 30 is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Mazda CX 30 stuck?
So we’ll commence our guideline with the source of your fuel trap complications stuck on Mazda CX 30. Take note that this fuel door is more often than not operated by an electric motor, but in some years or based on 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 malfunctioning on your Mazda CX 30. So take into consideration examining all these elements one after the other to find the source of your fuel door problem on Mazda CX 30. Go to the next part of this guideline to find answers to your problem.
What if the fuel door on my Mazda CX 30 is stuck?
We are now going to present you 1 by 1 the different answers to each of the triggers of a fuel door stuck on Mazda CX 30, 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 problem.
Examine the fuel door fuses
The first possible trigger of a stuck fuel door on your Mazda CX 30 is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To resolve this problem, you need to get your vehicle manual, examine which fuse box the one you are interested in is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once found, examine the condition and possibly replace the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Mazda CX 30, do not hesitate to seek advice from our content page to help you resolve your problem.
Examine the fuel door control cable
The second possible trigger of your fuel door problem being stuck on Mazda CX 30 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.
Replace the fuel door opening motor
Oftentimes, the problem will result from the engine that controls the opening of the fuel door of your Mazda CX 30. If the hatch is stuck, the engine may be burnt out, to replace it, you will have to change the engine, to accomplish 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 Mazda CX 30, 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 consult your Mazda CX 30 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.
If you wish more guides on the Mazda CX 30, go to our Mazda CX 30 category.
