Some complications on our vehicles look like trivial but can be irritating, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others even if they are not significant will prevent you from using your Nissan Patrol 3 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 capability to fill your tank and as a result eventually not be able to use your vehicle. This is exactly why we have created this guideline, to help you get a quick solution to your fuel trap issue 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 Nissan Patrol 3 is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Nissan Patrol 3 stuck?
So we’ll begin our guideline with the origin of your fuel trap complications stuck on Nissan Patrol 3. Take note that this fuel door is generally powered by an electric motor, but in some years or dependent on the options of your vehicle 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. In some instances, it might be the fuel door fuse that is defective on your Nissan Patrol 3. So think about verifying all these parts one after the other to uncover the origin of your fuel door issue on Nissan Patrol 3. Go to the next part of this guideline to find solutions to your issue.
What if the fuel door on my Nissan Patrol 3 is stuck?
We are now going to describe you 1 by 1 the different solutions to each of the triggers of a fuel door stuck on Nissan Patrol 3, already to give you an immediate solution to let 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 trigger of a stuck fuel door on your Nissan Patrol 3 is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To solve this issue, you need to get your vehicle manual, examine which fuse box the one you are focused on is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once located, examine the state and maybe change the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Nissan Patrol 3, do not hesitate to have a look at our content page to help you resolve your issue.
Verify the fuel door control cable
The second possible trigger of your fuel door issue being stuck on Nissan Patrol 3 is that the fuel control cable is seized up. To fix 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 repeating this problem.
Replace the fuel door opening motor
A lot of times, the issue will result from the engine that controls the opening of the fuel door of your Nissan Patrol 3. If the hatch is blocked, the engine may be burnt out, to change it, you will have to change the engine, to do 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 Nissan Patrol 3, 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 read your Nissan Patrol 3 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 have any additional questions about the Nissan Patrol 3, do not hesitate to consult our Nissan Patrol 3 category.
