Fuel door release will not open

Fuel Fill Door Description and Operation
The fuel door latch actuator shares the circuit with the driver door latch assembly. The body control module (BCM), upon receipt of a lock switch lock or unlock signal, will switch the appropriate door lock actuator, as well as a fuel filler door release actuator control circuits to battery positive voltage. The opposing side of the door lock and fuel filler door release actuators is connected to ground by the I/P fuse block through the other door lock actuator control circuit and the doors, along with the fuel filler door release, will lock or unlock as commanded.
Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the fuel door release actuator.
2. Test for less than 1 ohm between the control circuit terminal 1 and ground.
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If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance.

3. Test for less than 1 ohm between the control circuit terminal 2 and ground.
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If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance.

4. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and control circuit terminal 2.
5. Ignition ON, command the doors to LOCK and UNLOCK by using the door lock switch. The test lamp should illuminate while commanding the LOCK and UNLOCK states.
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If the test lamp remains OFF during either command, test either control circuit for a short to ground.

6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the fuel door release actuator.

Component Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the fuel door release actuator
2. Install a 15A fused jumper wire between the control terminal 1 and 12V. Momentarily install a jumper wire between the control terminal 2 and ground. The fuel door release actuator should perform the LOCK/UNLOCK function.
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If the function does not perform as specified, replace the fuel door release actuator.

3. Reverse the jumper wires. The fuel door release actuator should perform the UNLOCK/LOCK function.

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If the function does not perform as specified, replace the fuel door release actuator.

Remove the rear compartment side trim (right) panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement .

probably has a broken/missing opening spring at the hinge ( make sure the fuse is good)
you will need two people --one to operate the door release and the other to try to pull the flap open
(may need a flat blade to do the job)

I'm having this problem with my 2003 nissan maxima. I keep the driver side door open and keep my hand at the edge where the fuel door hinge is, and reache the button with a screwdriver or pen, and as it press the button, I push on the fuel door panel and it comes out. I'm going to replace the fuel door sooner or later. It all looks kinda dumb at the gas station.

You need to remove the lining by the fuel door in the trunk. Once you get the lining loose you can bend it out of the way and remove the solenoid that is held in place with 2 philips head screws.

Hello,

when you pull the fuel door from inside, there is a hook that releases that makes the fuel door opens. Its is possible that the hook is not releasing, that's why the door won't open.

At this point, you will have to manually open the fuel door with a flat screw driver. Ask someone to put the fuel door control from inside the car, while you deep a flat screw driver to release/free the door.

This should open the fuel door. After the fuel door is opened, you can check the hook and see why its not responding.

Good luck.

yes their is an emergency pull cable somewhere in the boot

the problem is the fuel door release switch in the driver's door or the actuator. I have seen the switch wear out but I've only heard rumors of the actuator dying. There is a contact inside the switch that may be touching or not touch when the switch is pulled. Compare to the trunk release switch. as for manually opening it... it is quite a simple system however no manual cable to pull. If you pry at the carpeting behind rear seats you'll be able to access that area it is possible to manually open it. It's always possible that it is frozen though so maybe try some hot water or pulling it into a garage if you have one.

First open glove box and look in the left top corner and you should see a black valet button. Press this then see if the fuel door release works then. If you still need the replacement get the part number from your local Lincoln or Ford dealer

IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS TIME TO REPLACE HOLDER BEHIND FUEL DOOR EVEN IF YOU BREAK IT OFF TO OPEN ITS ONLY A FEW BUCKS TO REPLACE

Unlock the drivers door from the outside, as you would when you want to unlock all the doors at the same time (with a double turn). Your fuel door should open as long as all the other doors are unlocked.