Fuel cap flap

[TheBuell]

Is the fuel cap flap supposed to be locked when I lock up the car? Locked the car and I could still open the fuel cap flap?!  if it's not lockable, is it possible to retrofit something to lock the cap when I lock the car?

Many thanks,

Alex

[Magnet]

Hello Alex,

I believe it should lock. Possible cause - sticky solenoid plunger which moves to lock the cap. Open the flap, and look to the side of the inside recess to locate the plunger, then give it a squirt of WD40. Alternatively, you may need to remove the boot inner side covering and attack/ replace it from there.

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Steve Q]

I agree with Gareth it should lock. 

[Magnet]

Did you get anywhere with this after Alex? 

[Magnet]

Disappointing that Alex is re-visiting the forum, but is not able to react to advice given. 

[TheBuell]

I've had a look on the forum but I've not yet had the chance to look at the fuel cap recess! I will, soon and get back to you.

[TheBuell]

Faulty locking mechanism. They're replacing it on Monday. £130, not bad.

[Magnet]

Not bad!-? 

[Stevey Y]

2 hours ago, Magnet said:

Not bad!-? 

Hi Gareth considering the part is only about £25 makes you wonder if thats not bad for about an hours work, including tea.

Steve.

[TheBuell]

I'm used to BMW level cost of repairs! 😛 

[Magnet]

Of course you are both right, and on reflection, the £130 charged wasn’t too bad. It’s just my mind would have been set on the very low cost resolution of a squirt of WD40 and a light tap on the offender. 
It’s a Welsh thing of short arms and deep pockets!

Glad it’s fixed, and thanks for returning me to the true scene of economics? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[TheBuell]

Fixed. Car was in and out within 2 hours! Happy that it's now locked down.