Gas Tank Release Lever!!!

adamzeppelin · 02-15-2008, 06:39 PM

So, my gas tank release lever won't unlock! I had to pry the thing open with my key and scratched my paint a bit. I have done as many searches as I could to find a thread with this problem, but I think I might be the first? Anyway, any thoughts, suggestions on doing it myself, because I know i can take it to the dealer I would just rather not. thanks....

adamzeppelin · 02-15-2008, 06:43 PM

anyone with a little knowlege be able to help? maybe?? many thanks

***RaskyR1*** · 02-15-2008, 06:47 PM

There is a secondary release in the truck....you try that?

***boost1320*** · 02-15-2008, 06:53 PM

adamzeppelin · 02-15-2008, 06:58 PM

No, how and where do you access it? is it in the manual?

adamzeppelin · 02-15-2008, 07:00 PM

I went into the trunk and popped a couple of the clips off and took a look, but all I could see were the cables that are like those bicycle brake cables...but I didn't see a secondary release?

***RaskyR1*** · 02-15-2008, 07:03 PM

I'm pretty sure it was on the left side in plain view, if not the manual should show where it is.

I think it was a little black platic handle on the end of a wire cable.

adamzeppelin · 02-15-2008, 07:06 PM

alright, thanks, I'll check it out tomorrow when there is more light...hopefully I will figure it out myself so I don't have to go to the dealer...or do you think if I have to access the secondary release that it is inevitable that I will have to take it to the dealer?

***RaskyR1*** · 02-15-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by adamzeppelin

alright, thanks, I'll check it out tomorrow when there is more light...hopefully I will figure it out myself so I don't have to go to the dealer...or do you think if I have to access the secondary release that it is inevitable that I will have to take it to the dealer?

So did you lock it with the key and now it won't unlock? Are you using the valet key or the main key?

adamzeppelin · 02-16-2008, 12:06 PM

I didn't lock anything...the trunk opens just fine, with the button on the key and with the lever on the left side of the drivers seat. It's the gas cap release part of the lever that isn't working. The keyhole where you can lock the trunk is in the unlocked position. I think the little metal head at the end of the cable somehow became unhooked from the opening device that pulls the little peg thingy to unlock the gas cap...gonna have to take a look I think.

oHsevenGG_Si · 02-19-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by adamzeppelin

I didn't lock anything...the trunk opens just fine, with the button on the key and with the lever on the left side of the drivers seat. It's the gas cap release part of the lever that isn't working. The keyhole where you can lock the trunk is in the unlocked position. I think the little metal head at the end of the cable somehow became unhooked from the opening device that pulls the little peg thingy to unlock the gas cap...gonna have to take a look I think.

I actually had this problem... so you're not alone. However; mine came from taking the assembly off when installing power wires for my amps. Then the assembly wasn't put back on fully and correctly. Just take off that plastic cover and you'll be able to see how it works and honestly by looking at it you can place it back together correctly just make sure when you're tightening the screw or bolt or whatever (its been awhile) that you push down all the way making sure theres contact.

volvo9 · 02-19-2008, 10:12 AM

Open the gas door and have someone pull the lever, you will see a little plastic piece move in and out, it should retract fully when the lever is pulled, letting the gas door unlock, if it does not then the cable is out of adjustment.

Another situation is when the lever works properly but either the spring which pops the door open is weak or snapped or the hinges are bound up from paint, corrosion or rust.

radiocontrolhead · 02-19-2008, 12:02 PM

Half the threads here were misinterpreted and thought you were talking about your trunk. He's talking about his gas tank cover guys. NOT TRUNK!

emopains · 02-19-2008, 12:13 PM

Take your lemon down to the dealer and stop being ghetto everytime u need to fill up

***RaskyR1*** · 02-19-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by radiocontrolhead

Half the threads here were misinterpreted and thought you were talking about your trunk. He's talking about his gas tank cover guys. NOT TRUNK!

I don't see a single post that thinks he's talking about the trunk...

emopains · 02-19-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaskyR1

I don't see a single post that thinks he's talking about the trunk...

***cderalow*** · 02-19-2008, 04:36 PM

one should note you have to push the lever down, and not pull to open the gas tank....

emopains · 02-20-2008, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cderalow

one should note you have to push the lever down, and not pull to open the gas tank....

Supposidly the lever doesn't work.
Cable has been severed.
My guesstimate... crazy ex-gf

02-15-2008, 06:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
adamzeppelin Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston Age: 26 Posts: 60 Adam iTrader: 0 / 0%	Gas Tank Release Lever!!! So, my gas tank release lever won't unlock! I had to pry the thing open with my key and scratched my paint a bit. I have done as many searches as I could to find a thread with this problem, but I think I might be the first? Anyway, any thoughts, suggestions on doing it myself, because I know i can take it to the dealer I would just rather not. thanks....

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*RaskyR1* Rasky's Auto Detailing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shakopeeee, MN Age: 33 Posts: 3,651 iTrader: 2 / 100%	There is a secondary release in the truck....you try that? __________________ ^Meguiars Junkie *8thgen Meet at Rasky's June 21st!!!*

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*RaskyR1* Rasky's Auto Detailing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shakopeeee, MN Age: 33 Posts: 3,651 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I'm pretty sure it was on the left side in plain view, if not the manual should show where it is. I think it was a little black platic handle on the end of a wire cable. __________________ ^Meguiars Junkie *8thgen Meet at Rasky's June 21st!!!*

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*cderalow* Slutty McSlut Slut Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Beltway Age: 25 Posts: 1,838 Chris iTrader: 3 / 100%	one should note you have to push the lever down, and not pull to open the gas tank.... __________________ 2008 Honda Civic Si Sedan Fiji Blue Pearl FBP Crew #00 FA Crew #000 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD Whistler Silver Metallic HondaSUVForums Member

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02-15-2008, 06:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
adamzeppelin Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston Age: 26 Posts: 60 Adam iTrader: 0 / 0%	anyone with a little knowlege be able to help? maybe?? many thanks

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adamzeppelin Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston Age: 26 Posts: 60 Adam iTrader: 0 / 0%	No, how and where do you access it? is it in the manual?

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adamzeppelin Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston Age: 26 Posts: 60 Adam iTrader: 0 / 0%	I went into the trunk and popped a couple of the clips off and took a look, but all I could see were the cables that are like those bicycle brake cables...but I didn't see a secondary release?

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adamzeppelin Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston Age: 26 Posts: 60 Adam iTrader: 0 / 0%	alright, thanks, I'll check it out tomorrow when there is more light...hopefully I will figure it out myself so I don't have to go to the dealer...or do you think if I have to access the secondary release that it is inevitable that I will have to take it to the dealer?

02-16-2008, 12:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
adamzeppelin Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston Age: 26 Posts: 60 Adam iTrader: 0 / 0%	I didn't lock anything...the trunk opens just fine, with the button on the key and with the lever on the left side of the drivers seat. It's the gas cap release part of the lever that isn't working. The keyhole where you can lock the trunk is in the unlocked position. I think the little metal head at the end of the cable somehow became unhooked from the opening device that pulls the little peg thingy to unlock the gas cap...gonna have to take a look I think.

02-19-2008, 10:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
volvo9 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Attleboro, MA Age: 25 Posts: 2,309 Andrew iTrader: 0 / 0%	Open the gas door and have someone pull the lever, you will see a little plastic piece move in and out, it should retract fully when the lever is pulled, letting the gas door unlock, if it does not then the cable is out of adjustment. Another situation is when the lever works properly but either the spring which pops the door open is weak or snapped or the hinges are bound up from paint, corrosion or rust.

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radiocontrolhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, ca Age: 21 Posts: 2,927 Danny iTrader: 0 / 0%	Half the threads here were misinterpreted and thought you were talking about your trunk. He's talking about his gas tank cover guys. NOT TRUNK!

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emopains Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Age: 20 Posts: 2,330 Marcus iTrader: 0 / 0%	Take your lemon down to the dealer and stop being ghetto everytime u need to fill up

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