Some problems on our cars look like superficial but can be irritating, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others even if they are not major will prevent you from using your Ram P/U in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will not any longer be able to fill your tank and as a consequence in the end not be able to use your vehicle. This is precisely why we have created this article content, to help you obtain a rapid solution to your fuel trap problem so that you can use your motor vehicle in a normal way. To achieve this, we will first try to figure out why the fuel door of your Ram P/U is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.

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Why is the fuel door of my Ram P/U stuck?

So we’ll commence our article content with the source of your fuel trap problems stuck on Ram P/U. Take note that this fuel door is often operated by an electric motor, but in some years or dependent on the options of your vehicle it is only ran 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 could be the fuel door fuse that is defective on your Ram P/U. So think about checking all these parts one at a time to discover the source of your fuel door problem on Ram P/U. Go to the next part of this article content to get solutions to your problem.

What if the fuel door on my Ram P/U is stuck?

We are now going to describe you 1 by 1 the different solutions to each of the motives of a fuel door stuck on Ram P/U, 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 sort of problem.

Examine the fuel door fuses

The first likely motive of a stuck fuel door on your Ram P/U is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To correct this problem, you need to get your vehicle manual, verify which fuse box the one you are interested in is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once located, verify the condition and possibly change the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Ram P/U, do not hesitate to browse our guideline to help you resolve your problem.

Examine the fuel door control cable

The second likely cause of your fuel door problem being stuck on Ram P/U 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 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.

Change the fuel door opening motor

Frequently, the problem will be caused by the engine that controls the opening of the fuel door of your Ram P/U. If the hatch is blocked, the engine may be burnt out, to change it, you will have to change the engine, to achieve 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

Finally, last treatment to unlock a fuel door on Ram P/U, you have to use the emergency opening rod in your trunk. To achieve this, remove the trunk liner on the side of the fuel door and browse your Ram P/U owner’s manual for the exact location of the fuel door. All you have to do is activate it to unlock the fuel flap of your car.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Ram P/U, do not hesitate to consult our Ram P/U category.