Fuel flap, should it lock?

[Easen]

Hello there,

I have just purchased a Seat Leon MK2 (2008) and I happy with everything apart from the fact the fuel flap does not seem to lock. My question is, should it lock? It seems to have a latch on the flap it self but nothing seems to lock it.

(Sorry for not posting something more interesting first post, haha.)

 

[spenny2004]

it locks when you lock the car

 

[Easen]

Mine doesn't seem to lock.

Is it possible that a fuse has blown? Do you know where they are located?

 

[Nath.]

There is a little motorised bolt that should lock the fuel cap. I would guess that it doesn't work or the square hole that the bolt goes through is broken off.

I would be very surprised if there was a fuse dedicated to the fuel flap lock motor though, sorry.

If you lock the car with the fuel flap open you should see a little silver rod poke out from about the 10 o'clock position, it pokes out at an angle pointing down.

Maybe squirt some WD40 in there but make sure your inner fuel cap is screwed in first.

 

[Signor Whippy]

It's probably been broken into before by someone trying to steal fuel. If this is the case, get to a motor factors and buy a locking fuel cap for the time being

 

[tehguy]

Yep it locks with the central locking.

 

[Easen]

Just a update guys...

The fuel flap does lock, but when you press the lock button again on the key fob it unlocks the fuel flap. My previous car you had to press the lock button and then again, once to lock it and once again to arm the alarm.

Thanks for all your comments!

 

[steroidchris]

Double locking leaves the deadlocks off, just lock it once and you'll be alright.

 

[FRozz]

It also disables the alarm if I remember correctly...

 

[GainfulShrimp]

I believe the second click unlocks the deadlocks and disables the interior sensors but keeps the alarm on. It's for if you leave the window cracked open or have a pet in the car etc.

I use it if I'm paying for fuel and the little one is asleep in the car, so she won't set the alarm off if she wakes up.

 

[tehguy]

I believe the second click unlocks the deadlocks and disables the interior sensors but keeps the alarm on. It's for if you leave the window cracked open or have a pet in the car etc.

Exactly.

 

[Nath.]

Exactly.

But it doesn't unlock the fuel flap, well it doesn't on mine anyway. If I press twice the fuel flap stays locked.

 

[tehguy]

Why would you want it to unlock the fuel flap? The point of pressing the lock button twice is so you can leave the car locked to the outside world but leave pets or child in the car, eg when paying for fuel. The ultrasonic alarm sensors are also disabled.

The outside door handles won't work but the inside ones WILL. That's the difference. So anyone inside can get out, but people outside can't in (except the person with the key).

I don't see why you'd want the fuel flap unlocked in that situation.

 

[saveoursouls]

Just a update guys...

The fuel flap does lock, but when you press the lock button again on the key fob it unlocks the fuel flap. My previous car you had to press the lock button and then again, once to lock it and once again to arm the alarm.

Thanks for all your comments!

Bit of a necro post but thanks! Realised my fuel cap lock isn’t broken after all.