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Old 03-29-2016, 10:16 AM   #1
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Fuel port lid

How difficult is it to access that little piston that locks the fuel port flap? Mine never moves or locks.

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Old 03-29-2016, 06:52 PM   #2
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Try squirting some lubricant spray on it. Mine was not working properly and a squirt of Tri-flow plus replacing the guide bushing ($1.50 from Pelican) fixed it.
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It's supposed to lock???

Just something else to put on the list...
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Old 03-30-2016, 03:29 AM   #4
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Yup, it locks. I accidentally locked it on myself with durametric once or twice.
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Old 03-30-2016, 09:51 AM   #5
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Once you get to it it's not too hard to remove.

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Old 03-30-2016, 10:08 AM   #6
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It's a bear to get to. I replaced mine with a new one but it still does not work.
No noise no nothing. Acts as if no electrical impulse is being sent when I arm the alarm.
Not sure how you check if it's getting an electrical signal
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Mine engages and disengages. I can hear it click. Although it does not actually lock it like its not long enough? maybe I am missing a part or something.

Not to hijack but Does anyone have a picture of the inside of the door so I can see the locking piece. make sure mine has all the pieces I guess?
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Mine engages and disengages. I can hear it click. Although it does not actually lock it like its not long enough? maybe I am missing a part or something.

Not to hijack but Does anyone have a picture of the inside of the door so I can see the locking piece. make sure mine has all the pieces I guess?


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It's a bear to get to. I replaced mine with a new one but it still does not work.
No noise no nothing. Acts as if no electrical impulse is being sent when I arm the alarm.
Not sure how you check if it's getting an electrical signal
With either a DVM or test light on the leads while activating the central locking.

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