Some problems on our cars seem unimportant but can be bothersome, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others whether or not they are not significant will prevent you from using your Mercury Grand Marquis in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will not anymore be able to fill up your tank and therefore ultimately not be able to use your car. This is specifically why we have created this guideline, to help you obtain a quick 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 identify why the fuel door of your Mercury Grand Marquis is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Mercury Grand Marquis stuck?
So we’ll commence our guideline with the source of your fuel trap problems stuck on Mercury Grand Marquis. Take note that this fuel door is often controlled by an electric motor, but in some years or depending on 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. Occasionally, it could be the fuel door fuse that is defective on your Mercury Grand Marquis. So think about checking all these elements one after the other to discover the source of your fuel door problem on Mercury Grand Marquis. Go to the next part of this guideline to find solutions to your problem.
What if the fuel door on my Mercury Grand Marquis is stuck?
We are now going to describe you 1 by 1 the diverse solutions to each of the causes of a fuel door stuck on Mercury Grand Marquis, 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 sort of trouble.
Examine the fuel door fuses
The first possible cause of a stuck fuel door on your Mercury Grand Marquis is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To resolve this problem, you need to get your car manual, verify which fuse box the one you are interested in is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once established, verify the state and maybe replace the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Mercury Grand Marquis, do not be reluctant to browse our content page to help you solve your problem.
Examine the fuel door control cable
The second possible trigger of your fuel door problem being stuck on Mercury Grand Marquis 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 operate the fuel door opener. Do not be reluctant to use WD40 type lubricant to lubricate the cable and avoid repeating this problem.
Replace the fuel door opening motor
Frequently, the problem will come from the engine that controls the opening of the fuel door of your Mercury Grand Marquis. 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 method to unlock a fuel door on Mercury Grand Marquis, 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 Mercury Grand Marquis 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.
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