Fuel cap door manual release?

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Post Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:42 pm

hey guys, my central lock just decided to stop working.
my fuel cap door is locked.

is there a way to unlock it manually?

thanks!
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Post Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:53 pm

where would it be?
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Post Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:08 pm

Inside the boot behind the offside panel
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Post Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:07 pm

There's a small slit in the trim panel for the purpose, though it's difficult to work through, so you may have to remove the lamp holder assembly from the rear RH lamp cluster and reach behind the trim.
Alternatively, perform the "red/black wire mod." and the locking will probably work again.
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Post Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:18 pm

strange thing is this morning i was able to lock and unlock car using boot.
now boot-lock locks and unlocks only boot.

passenger door lock SOMETIMES locks all door.
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Post Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:55 am

i have tried to open car today and central lock didnt work at all...
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Post Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:02 am

Brianmoooore wrote: Alternatively, perform the "red/black wire mod." and the locking will probably work again.
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Post Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:03 am

sorry for a thick question but the "red/black wire mod" is only for drivers door right? - does it affect all locks?
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Post Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:30 am

Affects the entire central locking system, both door mirrors, and the tweeter and window in the driver's door.
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Post Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:39 am

ok - i guess I will try to do that tomorrow.
any tips on how not to break anything lol?
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Post Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:45 pm

michalt wrote: any tips on how not to break anything lol?
Don't lose your temper with inanimate objects!
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Post Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:28 pm

got ya hahah..