Some concerns on our vehicles appear to be insignificant but can be frustrating, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others regardless if they are not significant will prevent you from using your Mercedes Classe B 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 ability to fill your tank and consequently in the long run not be able to use your vehicle. This is exactly why we have made this content page, to help you get a rapid answer to your fuel trap issue so that you can use your motor vehicle in a normal way. To get this done, we will first try to understand why the fuel door of your Mercedes Classe B 2 is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Mercedes Classe B 2 stuck?
So we’ll begin our content page with the source of your fuel trap concerns stuck on Mercedes Classe B 2. Bear in mind that this fuel door is sometimes controlled by an electric motor, but in some years or depending on the options of your vehicle it is only ran 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 instances, it can be the fuel door fuse that is malfunctioning on your Mercedes Classe B 2. So think about verifying all these parts one after the other to discover the source of your fuel door issue on Mercedes Classe B 2. Go to the next part of this content page to find answers to your issue.
What if the fuel door on my Mercedes Classe B 2 is stuck?
We are now going to show you 1 by 1 the diverse answers to each of the causes of a fuel door stuck on Mercedes Classe B 2, 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 form of issue.
Check the fuel door fuses
The first likely trigger of a stuck fuel door on your Mercedes Classe B 2 is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To solve this issue, 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 found, verify the state and perhaps replace the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Mercedes Classe B 2, do not hesitate to have a look at our content page to help you resolve your issue.
Check the fuel door control cable
The second likely cause of your fuel door issue being stuck on Mercedes Classe B 2 is that the fuel control cable is seized up. To remedy this issue, you will have to try to use a flat screwdriver to pry the fuel door lock with a flat screwdriver for example simultaneously as you try to open the fuel door opener. Do not hesitate to use WD40 type lubricant to lubricate the cable and avoid experiencing again this problem.
Replace the fuel door opening motor
A lot of times, the issue will result from the engine that manages the opening of the fuel door of your Mercedes Classe B 2. If the hatch is blocked, the engine may be burnt out, to change 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 conclude, last option to unlock a fuel door on Mercedes Classe B 2, you have to use the emergency opening rod in your trunk. To get this done, remove the trunk liner on the side of the fuel door and consult your Mercedes Classe B 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.
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