Some concerns on our cars sound trivial but can be irritating, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others regardless if they are not significant will prevent you from using your Renault Kangoo 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 posted this content, to help you get a quick treatment to your fuel trap problem so that you can use your car in a normal way. To accomplish this, we will first try to discover why the fuel door of your Renault Kangoo is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Renault Kangoo stuck?
So we’ll commence our content with the source of your fuel trap concerns stuck on Renault Kangoo. Take note that this fuel door is often powered by an electric motor, but in some years or depending on the options of your car it is only operated 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 instances, it might be the fuel door fuse that is faulty on your Renault Kangoo. So take into consideration looking at all these parts one at a time to find the source of your fuel door problem on Renault Kangoo. Go to the next part of this content to get solutions to your problem.
What if the fuel door on my Renault Kangoo is stuck?
We are now going to present you 1 by 1 the diverse solutions to each of the triggers of a fuel door stuck on Renault Kangoo, already to give you an immediate solution to allow you to put fuel in your car and above all a definitive solution to no longer suffer this sort of trouble.
Check the fuel door fuses
The first possible cause of a stuck fuel door on your Renault Kangoo is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To solve this problem, you need to get your car manual, examine which fuse box the one you are interested in is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once found, examine the state and possibly change the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Renault Kangoo, do not hesitate to have a look at our guideline to help you resolve your problem.
Check the fuel door control cable
The second possible cause of your fuel door problem being stuck on Renault Kangoo 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 at the same time 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
A lot of times, the problem will originate from the engine that manages the opening of the fuel door of your Renault Kangoo. If the hatch is stuck, 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 treatment to unlock a fuel door on Renault Kangoo, 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 consult your Renault Kangoo 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.
If you wish more guides on the Renault Kangoo, go to our Renault Kangoo category.
