Fuel Filler Cap

[Kyle!]

I Have a problem boys and girls... when i press the button for the filler cap nothing happens no solenoid noises or anything i have to pry it open with my key which i dont really want to do incase i scratch the paint! any ideas where to start??
Cheers
Kyle

[Rhyso]

i think you can gain access from behind the rear drivers light to manually release it

sounds like you may have to replace the soleniod / motor which will involve removing the rear parcel shelf support - fiddily but not impossible

[Kyle!]

behind the rear drivers light for the filler cap lol how random is that! is there any form of mechanism on the actual fuel cap itself because mine doesnt have any catches on it or anything does anyone have a picture of their fuel cap open?? (random picture to take mind lol)

[Rhyso]

behind the rear drivers light for the filler cap lol how random is that! is there any form of mechanism on the actual fuel cap itself because mine doesnt have any catches on it or anything does anyone have a picture of their fuel cap open?? (random picture to take mind lol)

not really - most cars will have an access point for exactly the same situation

open the boot and there's a piece of trim above the rear light which can be removed - you might be able to get your hand in to release the cap

not sure about how its put together mind - have a look on www.vwvortex.com should be a how-to guide somewhere on there