Fuel flat won't open

[Sven888]

Hi everyone first post for a new member. 

Anyone know how to overcome a fuel flap that won't open on my A6 Avant ? I have had this happen twice, first time was 5-6 months ago and I found the fix in the owners manual. The flap has got stuck again and the plastic manual pull has snapped and I am up the proverbial creek. Any help gratefully appreciated.

Simon

[Magnet]

Welcome Simon,

Have you done a forum search on the topic?
All will be revealed. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[alpha omega]

welcome simon hope your sorted soon.kind regards stephen

[Sven888]

HI Gareth and Steve, I'm not sure how to search a forum topic sorry

[Magnet]

Thanks Simon,

You will find the search box at the top right hand corner of the screen. 
Just let us know if you are still in trouble.

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Steve Q]

I appreciate this is for an A4 but similar principles apply: 

And this one is for an A6 c8 but again similar principles 

 

[Magnet]

Hell Simon,

Have you found what you are looking following Steve pointing you to the threads? 

[Magnet]

Are you going to return to the forum Simon?

[Sven888]

On 11/25/2024 at 7:50 PM, Steve Q said:

I appreciate this is for an A4 but similar principles apply: 

And this one is for an A6 c8 but again similar principles 

 

Thank you 

[Sven888]

On 11/28/2024 at 9:09 AM, Magnet said:

Are you going to return to the forum Simon?

Yes I have just been busy 

[Magnet]

Thank you Simon,

We don’t like doing this, but it has not been uncommon of late that posters either don’t react to suggestions made, or simply just don’t return - a bit like asking a question and walking away! 

We do try to prompt members in this situation, but again seldom get a response until the warning is issued - then we seldom don’t get a reaction! 
Has what you have read been of any help to you? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Steve Q]

5 hours ago, Sven888 said:

Thank you 

Keep us posted on how you get on 

[John.Wadsworth]

Hi,

I've had the same problem with my A4 over a period of 6 months, sometimes it worked sometimes it did not. I've had to force it open twice lately, took it to a local VAG expert who diagnosed faulty acuiator and repaired it 3 days later £130.

 

[John.Wadsworth]

Hi, Further to my earlier post, the VAG garage that did the repair was not a main dealer but 2 guys who were mechanics at a local VAG dealership that closed down a number of years ago. 

[cliffcoggin]

15 hours ago, John.Wadsworth said:

Hi, Further to my earlier post, the VAG garage that did the repair was not a main dealer but 2 guys who were mechanics at a local VAG dealership that closed down a number of years ago. 

That's probably why the cost was so reasonable. I doubt a main dealer would have been so cheap.

[John.Wadsworth]

Hi,

i agree totally with you, I have no faith whatsoever in main dealers. Last summer I had an issue with an engine sensor which indicated that it may cause brake servo issues. So I asked the main dealer for some advice, which was "we will need to carry out a computer download to confirm the fault which is £140 before any work is done and  cannot do anything for 4weeks it's summer holidays"  . I then asked whether the car could be driven and his response was "I cannot possibly tell you that" 

So I looked on Utube, the fault seemed fairly common and fairly simple to fix, however I erred on the side of caution and found a local mechanic who had recently retired who came to my house replaced the sensor in 10 minutes, provided me with an invoice from the part supplier and all for £120. Problem fixed.

That is why I have no intention of using the main dealer ever again particularly since I now found the guys who repaired the fuel flap actuator.