1999 Volkswagen Passat Logo
Posted on Mar 08, 2010
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

I CAN'T GET MY GAS FLAP TO OPEN TO GET GAS.ANY SOLUTIONS?

2 Answers

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

  • Contributor 1 Answer
  • Posted on Mar 11, 2010
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Joined: Mar 11, 2010
Answers
1
Questions
0
Helped
876
Points
1

I had the same problem with my 1999 Passat, whose power lock switch was also not working. It seems that when the mechanic fixed the power lock switch this also resolved the issue with the fuel flap.

Until I had this done, I had to do what goeffreyh above said, pull the upholstery in the trunk aside and pull back on the plastic tab to open the fuel door manually.

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Master 4,793 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 08, 2010
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Sep 19, 2009
Answers
4793
Questions
0
Helped
1543503
Points
14368

Pull away the "carpet"inside the trunk backing onto the fuel flap, to get to the wire, pull it and the flap will open.

Ad

1 Related Answer

Anonymous

  • 51 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 27, 2009

SOURCE: is there a way to manually open the gas flap?

Inside the boot there is a liitle cord with a fuel symbol on it. pull this and the cap will open.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Metal flap gas tank

there should be a special fuel funnel that is in the back of the vehicle that needs to be used with the anti siphon fuel flap. it is the only way to open that metal flap to add fuel or additives to your tank.
0helpful
1answer

Fuel sensor

Yes, the flap must seal the hole or the Vapor system will generate an error code. The Flap may be damaged or the spring has broken or as you mentioned, if it's really cold, could be frozen open. Use a flashlight to examine the filler hole and see if the flap is still there. How to fix ford fuel fill inlet problem
0helpful
2answers

Gas tank flap stuck open

if the flap is intact you can try spraying some wd-40 on its hinge. If its missing you need a filler neck for your fuel tank.
0helpful
3answers

How do I open my gas tank in my 2008 Audi a4

InInside the drivers door in the back of the storage compartment is the switch to open the fuel door.
1helpful
1answer

I am having problems with the door locking system - I have to manually locked the driver's door and can only enter the car by unlocking the passenger front door with a key. Although I manually open the...

Well you have a few issues here. As for the drivers door not locking/unlocking the vehicle, it sounds like the linkage that comes off the back of the tumbler has broken off. You can tell if this has happened because of the locks and also you won't feel any resistance when you turn the key in the door. For the gas flap lock either there is a leak in the vacuum system for the locks or the gas flap lock is bad. To manually open the gas flap lock you need to go through the trunk and behind the trunk panel where the gas flap lock is there should be a lever to manually unlock it or you can remove the screws that hold in the lock.
1helpful
1answer

On my Audi 96 A6 my locks don't work and it locked my gas tank cover before it went out, is there a way to open in manually, otherwise I can't even drive it to the shop because I unknowingly ran it out of...

Is the remote control for the locks just not working? If the doors are unlocked, the trunk and cas tank cover should be unlocked as well. I have a slightly later model, but that's how it works with mine. Are you saying that you can manually open the doors with the key, but when you do, it doesn't unlock the gas door like normal? If so ,there's a manual pull tab in the trunk to open the gas tank flap on the same side of the trunk as the gas tank flap. After it's open, you can of course close the gas lid flap again, but it won't lock again if the auto-locking system isn't working. You'll have to get the dealer to replace the motor if it's gone out. This should get you in the gas tank for now though. Good luck!
1helpful
2answers

Hi, my 93 toyota camry gas flap & trunk won't open. Is there a quick way to open the gas?

there should be a wire in the trunk on the side that the gas flap it behind the carpet wall
1helpful
2answers

Is there a way to manually open the gas flap?

Inside the boot there is a liitle cord with a fuel symbol on it. pull this and the cap will open.
1helpful
2answers
0helpful
1answer

Can open close gas on 2000 a6

The fuel flap is a kind of square shape with curved edges, with the vehicle unlocked, push the edge nearest the front of the car inwards. This flips open the other end. With it open, lock and unlock the car with the remote key and check that a small metal rod comes out and in respectively. This, with the flap shut, will lock the flap with the car locked. Let me know if this doesnt work.
Not finding what you are looking for?

886 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Volkswagen Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Bradley
Bradley

Level 2 Expert

105 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Are you a Volkswagen Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...