Some complications on our automobiles seem to be superficial but can be irritating, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others even if they are not severe will prevent you from using your Opel Mokka X in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will not anymore have the capability to fill your tank and as a result ultimately not be able to use your vehicle. This is exactly why we have posted this article, to help you get a quick treatment to your fuel trap problem so that you can use your car in a normal way. To get this done, we will first try to figure out why the fuel door of your Opel Mokka X is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Opel Mokka X stuck?
So we’ll start our article with the source of your fuel trap complications stuck on Opel Mokka X. Be aware that this fuel door is generally operated by an electric motor, but in some years or according to 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 Opel Mokka X. So take into consideration examining all these parts one at a time to uncover the source of your fuel door problem on Opel Mokka X. Go to the next part of this article to get answers to your problem.
What if the fuel door on my Opel Mokka X is stuck?
We are now going to show you one at a time the diverse answers to each of the triggers of a fuel door stuck on Opel Mokka X, already to give you an immediate solution to enable you to put fuel in your vehicle and above all a definitive solution to no longer suffer this kind of difficulty.
Verify the fuel door fuses
The first possible trigger of a stuck fuel door on your Opel Mokka X is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To fix 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 established, examine the condition and maybe replace the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Opel Mokka X, do not think twice to consult our content to help you solve your problem.
Verify the fuel door control cable
The second possible cause of your fuel door problem being stuck on Opel Mokka X is that the fuel control cable is seized up. To fix 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 think twice 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 Opel Mokka X. 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 Opel Mokka X, 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 browse your Opel Mokka X 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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