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Gas Tank won't unlock

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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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Gas Tank won't unlock

My 05 MC has 64,000.00. The gas tank cover will not unlock. Has anyone else had this problem? Both doors unlock fine remotely and using the toggle.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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There is a manual release you can access from the back "tool kit" access hatch.

As for a cause, well, there is a connector under there that is for the unlock solenoid. It would not have fallen out. The solenoid might have gone bad. A lazy fix would be to disconnect the solenoid's wire and then tape the manual release back. You will be without a locking gas cap though.
 
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