Sticking fuel filler flap

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Hi recently fuel filler flap sticks closed, usually if I lock then unlock it, it frees, sometimes this doesn't work but if I lock then unlock whilst gently pressing on the flap to take tension off the opening spring it opens no problem, have tried cleaning and lubricating plunger with a teflon lubricant spray without clearing problem.
Any advice

[skippy]

Sounds like the actuator for the flap may need replacing, this should give more info: http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... or#p129258" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[scimitar]

Thanks very much for your advice- the thread you mentioned gives 2 options to remove it , either through the filler cap flap or via the wheelarch- can you suggest which would be the better option?
advice would be much appreciated

[Kev]

I had exactly this just before Christmas.

I took it to a garage. The part is £16 but fitting is 3-4 times that on top!

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Hi just updating about my sticking fuel filler flap, I decided to investigate, access was through the filler flap (assuming you can get it to open- try clicking unlock on the remote whilst gently depressing the flap. Assuming this works undo the single screw holding the filler cap surround in place, it has a Torq screw head (star shaped bit required) then gently ease the surround out- you will need to remove the filler cap and have the filler flap approx half open but it will wriggle out. I then removed the actuator from under the flap leaving the wiring intact, there is enough play to allow you to withdraw the actuator enough to clean it, I applied a "Tecsol service lube spray put it back together and now works perfectly. Whilst doing it its worth checking the water drainage pipe below the filler cap is clear.