Some concerns on our cars seem insignificant but can be annoying, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others even if they are not severe will prevent you from using your Volkswagen New Beetle in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will no more be able to fill your tank and as a consequence in the long run not be able to use your vehicle. This is precisely why we have created this content, to help you find a rapid solution to your fuel trap problem so that you can use your motor vehicle in a normal way. To do this, we will first try to determine why the fuel door of your Volkswagen New Beetle is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Volkswagen New Beetle stuck?
So we’ll begin our content with the source of your fuel trap concerns stuck on Volkswagen New Beetle. Be aware that this fuel door is often powered by an electric motor, but in some years or depending on the options of your vehicle it is only operated by a cable. Most of the time, it is either the cable that seizes up, or, an electric motor that is at the end of its life. In some cases, it could be the fuel door fuse that is malfunctioning on your Volkswagen New Beetle. So take into consideration examining all these elements one after the other to find the source of your fuel door problem on Volkswagen New Beetle. Go to the next part of this content to find answers to your problem.
What if the fuel door on my Volkswagen New Beetle is stuck?
We are now going to show you one after the other the diverse answers to each of the motives of a fuel door stuck on Volkswagen New Beetle, 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 kind of trouble.
Verify the fuel door fuses
The first likely cause of a stuck fuel door on your Volkswagen New Beetle is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To fix this problem, you need to get your vehicle manual, check which fuse box the one you are interested in is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once found, check the state and perhaps change the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Volkswagen New Beetle, do not hesitate to have a look at our guideline to help you resolve your problem.
Verify the fuel door control cable
The second likely cause of your fuel door problem being stuck on Volkswagen New Beetle 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 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
Oftentimes, the problem will result from the engine that manages the opening of the fuel door of your Volkswagen New Beetle. If the hatch is stuck, 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 finish , last way to unlock a fuel door on Volkswagen New Beetle, you have to use the emergency opening rod in your trunk. To do this, remove the trunk liner on the side of the fuel door and browse your Volkswagen New Beetle 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 perhaps you have any additional questions about the Volkswagen New Beetle, do not hesitate to consult our Volkswagen New Beetle category.
