Quote from: SRGTD on 03 February 2020, 00:08Quote from: AGB on 02 February 2020, 22:18Quote from: hog_hedge on 02 February 2020, 10:25Mine has been into VW twice with this very issue. Unfortunately I don’t know what they actually did to ‘rectify’ the fault but around a year or so after the first visit it dropped down again. I expect that it will drop down again eventually after the second time but so far so good.The guy who looked at my car suggested an 'experience led approach' would be cheaper but I said I wanted the problem fixed properly, not hacked. I also asked for confirmation that a fix (replacing the assembly) would guarantee it wouldn't happen again. Hence knowing about the 2 year warranty. I'm not quite sure what has caused the issue because from a durability perspective, I'd have thought they would be designed to last considerably longer.@AGB; How old is your car? The reason for asking is that if it’s still covered by the original three year factory warranty, depending on its age, you may not get a two year warranty on new parts fitted during the warranty period. Copy of the relevant section of the new car factory warranty terms and conditions;Replacement parts warrantyAll Volkswagen Original replacement parts carry a parts warranty for a period of 2 years/unlimited mileage, from the date of purchase. Items with warranties in excess of 2 years will be advised to you at the time of purchase. The 2 year parts warranty does not apply to parts fitted under the terms of the vehicle warranty, which are warranted for the remaining period of the vehicle warranty.So if you’ve only six months of the new car factory warranty remaining, any new parts fitted would only be warranted for six months. Link to the new car factory warranty full terms and conditions below;https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/warranty/new-car-termsMMMMM!!!!!!That's interesting reading since I've just had my Infortainment screen replaced due to bad pixels.I've got 6 months warranty left, God help VW if the screen goes again. Anyway, my filler flap sticks occasionally. Bit of a tap & it releases itself.I've looked for a photo of where it's needs trimming but it appears to have been removed. Anyone got a clear photo or explaination.
Quote from: AGB on 02 February 2020, 22:18Quote from: hog_hedge on 02 February 2020, 10:25Mine has been into VW twice with this very issue. Unfortunately I don’t know what they actually did to ‘rectify’ the fault but around a year or so after the first visit it dropped down again. I expect that it will drop down again eventually after the second time but so far so good.The guy who looked at my car suggested an 'experience led approach' would be cheaper but I said I wanted the problem fixed properly, not hacked. I also asked for confirmation that a fix (replacing the assembly) would guarantee it wouldn't happen again. Hence knowing about the 2 year warranty. I'm not quite sure what has caused the issue because from a durability perspective, I'd have thought they would be designed to last considerably longer.@AGB; How old is your car? The reason for asking is that if it’s still covered by the original three year factory warranty, depending on its age, you may not get a two year warranty on new parts fitted during the warranty period. Copy of the relevant section of the new car factory warranty terms and conditions;Replacement parts warrantyAll Volkswagen Original replacement parts carry a parts warranty for a period of 2 years/unlimited mileage, from the date of purchase. Items with warranties in excess of 2 years will be advised to you at the time of purchase. The 2 year parts warranty does not apply to parts fitted under the terms of the vehicle warranty, which are warranted for the remaining period of the vehicle warranty.So if you’ve only six months of the new car factory warranty remaining, any new parts fitted would only be warranted for six months. Link to the new car factory warranty full terms and conditions below;https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/warranty/new-car-terms
Quote from: hog_hedge on 02 February 2020, 10:25Mine has been into VW twice with this very issue. Unfortunately I don’t know what they actually did to ‘rectify’ the fault but around a year or so after the first visit it dropped down again. I expect that it will drop down again eventually after the second time but so far so good.The guy who looked at my car suggested an 'experience led approach' would be cheaper but I said I wanted the problem fixed properly, not hacked. I also asked for confirmation that a fix (replacing the assembly) would guarantee it wouldn't happen again. Hence knowing about the 2 year warranty. I'm not quite sure what has caused the issue because from a durability perspective, I'd have thought they would be designed to last considerably longer.
Mine has been into VW twice with this very issue. Unfortunately I don’t know what they actually did to ‘rectify’ the fault but around a year or so after the first visit it dropped down again. I expect that it will drop down again eventually after the second time but so far so good.
Wd40 isn't any good, you need something like lithium grease on the pop out bit.
Mine failed last week, couldn’t open it. Fortunately as booked in to vw where it’s been for the last 7 days.Not ideal for a 6 month old car..
Quote from: damianmkv on 04 February 2020, 20:26Mine failed last week, couldn’t open it. Fortunately as booked in to vw where it’s been for the last 7 days.Not ideal for a 6 month old car..What a pain. What are they doing with it that they've had it for so long?Someone asked about images to shave the hinge - found some decent ones here: https://www.stuartdalby.co.uk/vwgolfmk7/sticking-fuel-filler-cover/index.php
