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07-04-2007, 09:43 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Geelong
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Anyone know how to fix it? the hinge inside is seized and i bent my lid a bit, the button inside the car feels like its working its clicking but the lid doesnt realease.
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07-04-2007, 10:02 AM
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Falcon Unbelievable!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Uncle Henry's Garage
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I'm thinkin' WD40 and possibly try the remote fuel lid release rip cord in the boot.
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07-04-2007, 04:23 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Geelong
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yeah ive been using the pull thing in the boot but im sick of doing it. I'LL just get a new hinge from wreckers
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07-04-2007, 04:53 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Wagga
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Get out and hit it with you hand before you try to pop the lever in the car, mine sticks sometime, always works
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07-04-2007, 04:58 PM
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windsor user
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Geelong
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if the pull thing in the boot will allow it to open it wont be the hinge, it'll be the solenoid
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07-04-2007, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Geelong
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yeah i see. where the helll is the solenoid?? i need a new hinge now anyway cos i have bent the lid and it doesnt shut flush with the body anymore
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07-04-2007, 07:03 PM
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windsor user
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Geelong
Posts: 13,123
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solenoid is what operates the little tag that holds the flap shut. the cord is attached to the solenoid also.
usually just a couple of screws and unplug it and remove, you may need to remove the boot carpet to locate it |
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My fuel lid wont open??
Linear Mode
