Some problems on our automobiles sound superficial but can be frustrating, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others even if they are not major will prevent you from using your Toyota FJ Cruiser in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will no more have the capability to fill your tank and consequently in the long run not be able to use your vehicle. This is exactly why we have made this article, to help you find a rapid answer 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Toyota FJ Cruiser stuck?
So we’ll commence our article with the origin of your fuel trap problems stuck on Toyota FJ Cruiser. Remember that this fuel door is generally powered by an electric motor, but in some years or according to the options of your vehicle 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 cases, it might be the fuel door fuse that is defective on your Toyota FJ Cruiser. So think about examining all these elements one after the other to find the origin of your fuel door problem on Toyota FJ Cruiser. Go to the next part of this article to get answers to your problem.
What if the fuel door on my Toyota FJ Cruiser is stuck?
We are now going to show you one at a time the different answers to each of the triggers of a fuel door stuck on Toyota FJ Cruiser, 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 issue.
Verify the fuel door fuses
The first likely motive of a stuck fuel door on your Toyota FJ Cruiser is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To fix this problem, you need to get your vehicle manual, verify which fuse box the one you are focused on is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once located, verify the state and possibly change the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Toyota FJ Cruiser, do not hesitate to have a look at our content to help you solve your problem.
Verify the fuel door control cable
The second likely trigger of your fuel door problem being stuck on Toyota FJ Cruiser is that the fuel control cable is seized up. To remedy 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 hesitate to use WD40 type lubricant to lubricate the cable and avoid reproducing this problem.
Replace the fuel door opening motor
Frequently, the problem will originate from the engine that controls the opening of the fuel door of your Toyota FJ Cruiser. If the hatch is blocked, the engine may be burnt out, to replace 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
To conclude, last option to unlock a fuel door on Toyota FJ Cruiser, 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 read your Toyota FJ Cruiser owner’s manual for the exact position of the fuel door. All you have to do is activate it to unlock the fuel flap of your car.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Toyota FJ Cruiser, do not hesitate to consult our Toyota FJ Cruiser category.
