Nello Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Anyone else experienced this? Mine does not seem to want to open despite the doors all being unlocked. Supposed to lock/unlock off the same system.I have actually had to result to leaving the Red emergency cable exposed in the rear boot now to manually pull open? Edited December 15, 2014 by Nello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rossocorsa Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Cable is in the boot pull off carpeted piece above the wheel arch and reach inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nello Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) Rufty try the hinge technic. If not as Rosso says - the emergency release is in the boot. Its bright red so you can't miss it. Pull the release with your left hand and at the same time push in on the flap with your right. It will open. Edited September 29, 2016 by Nello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rufty10 Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 I am pretty convinced it's related to the central locking. if I lock and unlock the car often enough the cap opens easily. It's either easy or impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nello Posted November 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Yes it does lock/unlock with the central locking however the hinge becomes 'disjointed' easily as its just a flexible plastic flap.Move the hinge and it'll 'reseat' as such to get it working again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Josboogz Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I have 2 Delta in the family and one is sticky but we worked out the flap needs depressing with force to open. The other is normal and opens easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Yeah mine was like yours and worked ok if pressed hard... However by wiggling the hinge (as Neil puts it) it now opens much more easily. You should give it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ryanjb2014 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I have recently started to have this problem and it now refuses to open (even with force) when the car is unlocked. What I've found I have to do is just keep unlocking the car using the remote button on the key until the fuel cap also unlocks - usually takes two or three attempts until the cap also unlocks...it's annoying but for now I don't mind putting up with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I have recently started to have this problem and it now refuses to open (even with force) when the car is unlocked. What I've found I have to do is just keep unlocking the car using the remote button on the key until the fuel cap also unlocks - usually takes two or three attempts until the cap also unlocks...it's annoying but for now I don't mind putting up with it.Have you opened the flap and then given it a good wiggle up and down so that it re-seats the hinge? Also try some electrical contact cleaner in the lock side too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nello Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Don't forget the emergency red boot release Ryan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ISITPAYDAYYET Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 I found that locking and then unlocking, as the door unlocks, tap the filler cap as normal and you're in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 pokerwork Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Another suggestion.... I had the same problem recently and greased the lock post to which the cap connects. This seems to have fixed the problem - now runs in and out smoothly. Also have had a problem with the filler cap itself - the torque ratchet seems to have broken so it was just spinning instead of unscrewing. Required the dexterity of a safe breaker to get it off! I bought a replacement from Bremmer on eBay and it fits well and doesn't have a ratchet so unlikely to have a similar problem in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nello Posted February 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Just as an addendum to this - my filler flap has not played up since with regard to opening however I noticed yesterday that I can now open it regardless as whether the car is locked or not?Am I going mad or is this normally not possible? It should lock with the door locks shouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Just as an addendum to this - my filler flap has not played up since with regard to opening however I noticed yesterday that I can now open it regardless as whether the car is locked or not?Am I going mad or is this normally not possible? It should lock with the door locks shouldn't it?Yes I can confirm you are definitely barking mad.... On another note and in answer to your question it should lock when you lock the car. I've just checked mine and it's locked, although annoyingly it does stick out a little and doesn't sit flush with the bodywork. Cassino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Cassino Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 I followed this thread over the past year or so.....I was slightly puzzled as my filler cap has never been a problem......BUT,unlike you fellas , my Delta flap opens whether the central locking is open or shut.Just a clenched fist,and a lightish thump and it's open! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nello Posted February 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) I'm certain mine used to but as you say Mike it seems it doesn't sit entirely flush with the bodywork? Maybe I've 'unhinged' it somewhat? Definately an item that suffered from a lack of R&D! Edited February 3, 2018 by Nello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 I'm certain mine used to but as you say Mike it seems it doesn't sit entirely flush with the bodywork? Maybe I've 'unhinged' it somewhat? Definately an item that suffered from a lack of R&D!Yeah I'm not entirely sure it's the hinge at fault but more the locking push rod thingy? When you push the flap closed the push locking bar rotates back into its hole in a locked position against the flap. What I can't work out is how to get the push bar to pull itself further into the housing body if that makes sense? It is held in place by a screw (or two) so I might have to undo it and see if there is any obvious adjustment. I reckon you could pull mine open even when locked as you can get your finger tips behind it, it sticks out that much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rossocorsa Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Hmmm it's supposed to lock but I've never checked mine tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nello Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) eper shows the release Mech is shared with the Alfa Giulietta so I might look to swap and see if that makes a difference..... Will report findings! Theres a Alfa Workshop 'How-to' to remove here - http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/Alfa_Giulietta_petrol_flap_release_solenoid_pivot_pin_replacement.shtml Sure looks the same.......... Edited February 17, 2018 by Nello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 eper shows the release Mech is shared with the Alfa Giulietta so I might look to swap and see if that makes a difference..... Will report findings! Theres a Alfa Workshop 'How-to' to remove here - http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/Alfa_Giulietta_petrol_flap_release_solenoid_pivot_pin_replacement.shtml Sure looks the same..........We're .... patiently waiting.... I love the picture guide that link shows... I bet £20 it doesn't come out as easily as that guide shows lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Simplydelboy Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Had the same trouble on my newly acquired Delta today. Had to drive out of the pumps!! Anyway just hit it hard with my palm rather than pussyfoot with my thumb and it worked!! Where's the red pull thing, all I can see are electrics wires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nello Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) Sorry Mikey - not got around to even getting the bit yet let alone fitting! delboy - if you remove the cover inside the boot delve around in there - its bright red - you cannot miss it. As mentioned earlier I find it works best by using your left hand to pull on the red emergency release whilst simultaneously pressing in on the flap with your right. Edited April 18, 2018 by Nello MikeyRules 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted April 21, 2018 Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 Sorry Mikey - not got around to even getting the bit yet let alone fitting! I find it works best by using your left hand to pull on the red emergency release whilst simultaneously pressing in on the flap with your right. I was kinda hoping you'd be the guinea pig lol... Was that second sentence supposed to sound like a line from a carry on film!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dido Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Had the same trouble on my newly acquired Delta today. Had to drive out of the pumps!! Anyway just hit it hard with my palm rather than pussyfoot with my thumb and it worked!! Where's the red pull thing, all I can see are electrics wires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dido Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Had same problem.After opening it from the boot. Spray a little bit of DW40 on the small spring loaded thingy and it will work like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nello Posted July 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 On the same subject it looks like my rubber 'strap' thingy that secures my fuel cap to the car is about to snap. Any suitable replacement suggestions as I'm sure this will be a common FCA replacement part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Anyone else experienced this? Mine does not seem to want to open despite the doors all being unlocked. Supposed to lock/unlock off the same system.
I have actually had to result to leaving the Red emergency cable exposed in the rear boot now to manually pull open?
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Yes I can confirm you are definitely barking mad.... On another note and in answer to your question it should lock when you lock the car. I've just checked mine and it's locked, although annoyi
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Sorry Mikey - not got around to even getting the bit yet let alone fitting! delboy - if you remove the cover inside the boot delve around in there - its bright red - you cannot miss it. As mentione
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