Why is the fuel flap on my Jaguar XF stuck?
The fuel flap on the XF as stuck closed. Tapped it a many times until it opened. The small locking lever won’t stay in the open position when manually pushed back. . Someone has suggested this will be fixed free of charge by Jaguar Main Dealers but obviously I’m not convinced. .
What to do if your fuel flap is stuck?
You can use the key to push the plastic tang down to remove the plug. You should now be able to open the petrol flap. Not open for further replies. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
How do you get a flap out of a car?
( there may even be a cut-out –If I recall ) …. but you will find there a pull – ring… This is attached to the flap lock and is the emergence release for the flap – for people stuck as you are. So you just pull the wire – and the flap will open. You can use this as often as you need until you get it fixed properly 😉
Why is the fuel flap on my Sportbrake not working?
The fuel flap on my Sportbrake failed a few days after I bought it and at a busy motorway fueling bay i thought there must be a manual release like that fitted on my previous Volvo altough I never had to use it. Pulled everything out and NO MANUAL RELEASE .
Where was the flap on my Jaguar XF stuck?
I stopped at a petrol station in Weedon Bec (on the A5, Northants) yesterday and was approached by another xf driver who couldn’t get the flap that covers the fuel-filler cap open. He’d called Jaguar Assistance but asked me if I’d come across the problem before.
What to do if your fuel filler flap is stuck?
My facelift model had this problem, and there is nothing short of breaking the fuel filler flap that will open it unless you are prepared to fake the whole boot apart.
How do you get fuel filler out of a Jaguar?
File off the nipple on the very end of the arm. Grease the bar and providing it’s not the motor it should be ok. To get to the arm pull the cap out and slide and the top plate of the cap comes off to reveal the arm. I never noticed the nipple. I’ve oiled everything now with bicycle oil as it was either that or WD40.
Is there any way to open the petrol flap?
I understand that there may be a problem with something called an actuator, which will need to be dealt with by a dealer, but is there any other way of opening the petrol flap in the short term so that I can fill the car up, obviously without damaging the car? Submitted:12 years ago. Category: UK Car Show More Show Less Ask Your Own UK Car Question
How do you lock the fuel filler cap on a Jaguar?
You need to look behind the boot carpet to push the oyter cable back thru to the filler hole. Nothing should be unscrewed from inside the flap. Around the plunger is a lock ring you will need to turn thru 90′ once the outer cable has been seated properly, the ring has slots in, you can use a small screwy to turn it.
Why does my gas cap cover not open?
Behind the fuel door (or gas cap cover) is a cable system that reaches all the way to the side of your car’s front seat. This petrol flap / diesel flap system allows for the door to be opened from inside the vehicle. If any of the system’s components fail, you may not be able to open the cover and fill your car up.
Why is my fuel filler cap not closing?
My fuel filler cap will not click shut (so its about 1 cm open at the moment!) and the internal release has no resistance – effectively stuck in the release (up) position. From looking in the cap i think there is small pin which has either got lost or retracted inside the mechanism.
The fuel flap on the XF as stuck closed. Tapped it a many times until it opened. The small locking lever won’t stay in the open position when manually pushed back. . Someone has suggested this will be fixed free of charge by Jaguar Main Dealers but obviously I’m not convinced. .
You need to look behind the boot carpet to push the oyter cable back thru to the filler hole. Nothing should be unscrewed from inside the flap. Around the plunger is a lock ring you will need to turn thru 90′ once the outer cable has been seated properly, the ring has slots in, you can use a small screwy to turn it.
How to open a gas cap that won’t open?
Step 1: Try to access the cable that triggers the lock behind the fuel door: If you have a cable operated lock, you might be able to open the door by removing the truck interior on the side where the fuel cell door is located and manually pulling the cable until the door “pops” unlock.
My fuel filler cap will not click shut (so its about 1 cm open at the moment!) and the internal release has no resistance – effectively stuck in the release (up) position. From looking in the cap i think there is small pin which has either got lost or retracted inside the mechanism.
How much does it cost to fix a fuel flap?
They would charge £180 + vat to plug the car in to their diagnostic system for the fuel flap (yes, seriously) actuator problem. Then give me a price ££££ to sort it for me !.
Can you open the fuel filler flap on a Jaguar XF?
I’ve just bought privately a 2008 XF 2.7d ( previously XJ V8 Sport owner for 9 years). I’m having trouble opening the fuel filler flap. I’ve tried on several occassions as per owners manual but it won’t open !!
Why is the fuel flap on my XF stuck?
Stuck fuel flap. Need to renew the actuator methinks. Please advise. Market Bosworth Marina. CV13. . The fuel flap on the XF as stuck closed. Tapped it a many times until it opened. The small locking lever won’t stay in the open position when manually pushed back.
Why is my soft top on my Jaguar XK not working?
This video will show you the first thing to check when your convertible top on a Jaguar XK or XKR is not working. This is a commonly overlooked issue when the Jaguar soft top is not working. There are more details if you need it in the owner’s manual. Feel free to reach out to me if this does not work for you or you need more help. Loading…
How to fill the fuel tank on a Jaguar?
Operate as follows: 1 Press and release the rear of the fuel filler flap to unlatch. 2 Pull the flap open. The label on the inside of the flap indicates the correct fuel for the vehicle. 3 Turn the filler cap counter-clockwise to undo. 4 Use the fuel cap storage feature to keep the filler cap out of the way while fuelling.