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Goldryder 
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 Topic: Help...can’t open petrol flap
Posted: 20-April-2004 at 20:11 |
cheers..I got my mechanical wizard coming tomorrow anyway to check the car over for MOT, so I'll get him to sort it for me while he is here..thanx all for the help, much appreciated 
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Brucey
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Posted: 20-April-2004 at 20:02 |
you can remove the cl actuator for the fuel flap from inside the boot, no problem. Remove the trim, there are two 10mm headed bolts. The only trouble I had when I did this was the bolts; they are a kind of self-tapping M6 thread- mine self seized on the way out, causing much wailing, gnashing of teeth, etc, usual stuff I guess....
If you don't fancy that option, unplug the wiring loom, and run 12v to the actuator directly. You must do this for about 0.25 seconds only, and any longer may burn out the actuator, so just touching a wire strand on the connector will do it.
hope this helps
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Goldryder
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Posted: 20-April-2004 at 19:58 |
I can give it a try tomorrow..its persistantly raining at the mo
thanx for advice tho...will give it a go in the morning
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kbannon
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Posted: 20-April-2004 at 19:53 |
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unplugging it when it is locked will not open it. can you remove the actual unit?
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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Goldryder
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Posted: 20-April-2004 at 19:44 |
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I unplugged the connection to the flap but to no avail..I hope I don't have to force it open as I don't want to damage it...put it has to be opened somehow cos I really would like to be able to put petrol in it occasionally...
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kbannon
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E39 525i Sport Individual
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Posted: 20-April-2004 at 19:34 |
check all your fuses. I know with my E30 it is possible to access the central locking module for the fuel cap cover via the boot (remove the trim) but as I didn't buy myself a 635 CSI (  ) a few weeks ago I can't go outsiude and see if this applies to your car!
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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Goldryder
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Posted: 20-April-2004 at 19:21 |
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The speedo isn't working either, but that prob being awkward from being sat for ages.
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Goldryder
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Posted: 20-April-2004 at 19:18 |
Yes, the boot opens fine using the key, I unplugged the c/l from the flap but it made no difference, still refused to open.
The doors and boot all lock/unlock individually with the key
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Horsetan
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Posted: 20-April-2004 at 19:06 |
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The petrol flap is part of the central locking, unfortunately. Are you able to open the boot manually, using the key?
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Goldryder
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Posted: 20-April-2004 at 18:41 |
Silly question but how does the flap over the petrol cap open?
I have dodgy central locking on the 635. The doors and boot are not working and the petrol flap won't release at all...what do I do, please?
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October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding
March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise
October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise
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Help...can’t open petrol flap
