I noticed earlier that with the car locked I was still able to pop open the fuel flap. I'm pretty sure I shouldn't be able to do that, can anyone confirm?
Fuel Flap
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There is a known issue and fault code for the fuel flap actuator which relates to possible issues with the locking mechanism.
B126301
Have you scanned for fault codes? Not saying this is your exact issue but either electrical and/or mechanical faults can be stopping it from locking.
Some people have the other problem and it won't unlock!
B126301
Have you scanned for fault codes? Not saying this is your exact issue but either electrical and/or mechanical faults can be stopping it from locking.
Some people have the other problem and it won't unlock!
Thanks for the replies. Guess I'll be making a trip to the local Seat dealer to get it fixed under warranty
My actuator failed locked, only realised when I came to need fuel. Car was still in warranty but I didn't have enough fuel to get to nearest dealer, Seat didn't want to know unless I could get it to them. Got it open at home in the end without damaging anything other than the faulty part, fitted a new one and all good. Needless to say I now carry a roll of masking tape, junior hacksaw blade and some plastic wedges in the car.......... Why the actuator opens every time you unlock is beyond me, you should be able to configure when like you can with doors.
Masking tape on the paintwork round the edge of the panel, pull open the flap as much as possible and wedge in place. Then with a torch you can see where the actuator engages with the cover. You can just get in with a junior hacksaw blade (nibs removed) and cut away enough of the actuator top to release the cover. With persistence it can be done with zero damage other than to the faulty part.
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