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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Mark G on 13 April 2006, 18:30

Title: Central Locking Problems on the petrol flap
Post by: Mark G on 13 April 2006, 18:30

Can anyone please help with the following issue ?
I have an unpredictable petrol flap that works on the cars central locking.
When the doors are unlocked the petrol flap stays locked & only releases when I add pressure to the flap & lock/unlock the doors.
Also, when turning corners the flap occasionally open & shuts resulting in an annoying clonking noise.
Any help would be much appreciated.   

Title: Re: Central Locking Problems on the petrol flap
Post by: rubjonny on 13 April 2006, 19:12

peel back the boot card/carpet on that side, and check the hose running to the mech is firmly connected and has no cracks or holes.

Next check the spring on the flap itself is present, if this is missing the flap will flop about as you describe:
(http://www.moddin.net/images/temp/golf/fuelflap.jpg)

Title: Re: Central Locking Problems on the petrol flap
Post by: Simpson on 13 April 2006, 23:36

i would suggest the same, but this ladd knows best and has obviously been washing under his flaps as there is no rust present here  :cool:

Title: Re: Central Locking Problems on the petrol flap
Post by: Mark G on 14 April 2006, 08:49

Many Thanks for the advice, thats much appreciated. Another job to tackle over Easter !

Title: Re: Central Locking Problems on the petrol flap
Post by: rubjonny on 14 April 2006, 08:52

cant have dirty flaps eh!

Title: Re: Central Locking Problems on the petrol flap
Post by: T_J_G on 14 April 2006, 13:21

are 1.8 Drivers meant to have locking petrol cap covers?

Mine doesn't work , if it has one, so i bought a locking petrol cap.

 :huh:

Title: Re: Central Locking Problems on the petrol flap
Post by: rubjonny on 14 April 2006, 23:02

only if the car has factory central locking, if its aftermarket then the flap & tailgate usually arn't wired up.

Title: Re: Central Locking Problems on the petrol flap
Post by: Mark G on 15 April 2006, 11:03

Thanks again rubjonny, the spring was detached....much appreciate your help.

Title: Re: Central Locking Problems on the petrol flap
Post by: T_J_G on 15 April 2006, 11:05

Quote from: rubjonny on 14 April 2006, 23:02

only if the car has factory central locking, if its aftermarket then the flap & tailgate usually arn't wired up.

mine has factory central locking i believe. The hatch is controlled by it.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Central Locking Problems on the petrol flap
Post by: rubjonny on 15 April 2006, 20:08

Quote from: T_J_G on 15 April 2006, 11:05

mine has factory central locking i believe. The hatch is controlled by it.

 :laugh:

Yeah I know, thats what I said  :grin:

Title: Re: Central Locking Problems on the petrol flap
Post by: T_J_G on 16 April 2006, 10:55

Quote from: rubjonny on 15 April 2006, 20:08

Quote from: T_J_G on 15 April 2006, 11:05

mine has factory central locking i believe. The hatch is controlled by it.

 :laugh:

Yeah I know, thats what I said  :grin:

but i was saying that becasue my petrol flap doesn't appear to be controlled by it.

Title: Re: Central Locking Problems on the petrol flap
Post by: rubjonny on 16 April 2006, 11:02

ah, well either it isn't factory central locking, the flap doesn't work or someone fitted most of the system but didn't bother with the flap.

Did it have the hole shown in the picture & the pin on the flap, or was the hole blanked off with a grommet?