Petrol cap solenoid

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Jimbob
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Post Sat Feb 12, 2005 6:10 pm

I've had this problem for months but I haven't been driving the e30 so hasn't bothered me :lol: but basically my petrol cap doesn't unlock on my central locking system. I have to be full stretch with my key in the drivers lock, turn it whilst pulling on the cap to get in there!

I'm guessing it's down to the solenoid, haven't really looked at it to be honest. Can I just go to the scrappy for a replacement or it something a bit more technical than that? :stupid:
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Post Sat Feb 12, 2005 7:10 pm

Not sure where to start mate, but I can send you a replacement off the racer if you want. It's still in there even though the fuel tank is in the boot and there isn't even a pipe behind the flap! lol
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Post Sat Feb 12, 2005 7:13 pm

just fit another one from a scrappy

should do the trick!

has happened on two of my e30s this has

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Post Sat Feb 12, 2005 7:35 pm

OK cheers gents, will raid the scrappy soon,
cheers for the offer Paul. :cheers:
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Post Sat Feb 12, 2005 8:02 pm

Why raid the scrappy, you have a breaker car parked outside your house don't forget :lol:
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 3:14 am

woops :oops: :banghead: