Fuel cap release.

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rocccosiffredi
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Fuel cap release.

Post by rocccosiffredi »

As everybody knows the fuel cap is released by touch. I have some concerns over this as basically anybody can access your fuel tank at anytime (vandalism, fuel theft)!

I would prefer a more conventional means of opening eg by key or by release mechanism inside the car. Do VW not think this is an issue? :shrug:
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do you want this thread deleted, given filler cap is linked to the central locking :rolleyes:
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wigit wrote:do you want this thread deleted, given filler cap is linked to the central locking :rolleyes:
I did wonder about this and never got round to checking if it pops open if the car was locked!

But I'll take your word for it Andy! :yes:
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Mine is faulty then. It opens with the car locked.
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Re: Fuel cap release.

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Fuel cap is locked when car is locked. (just checked mine to be certain :) )
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Re: Fuel cap release.

Post by trix »

go see that dealer roccosiffredi

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Re: Fuel cap release.

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I've got the day off tomorrow so i'll take it down to them. Shudn't really grumble too much car has been a dream so far.
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you can test to see if its working by using the remote when the flap is open, you should see the locking pin move, this type of mechanism was prone to failure on A3s i was averaging one a year
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Re: Fuel cap release.

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well me being me i tested it this morning with the car locked...and yup the fuel filler cap is indeed locked!
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I do get the odd time at the petrol station when it doesn't unlock but if you get that a lock and unlock of the car tends to free it up.
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