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Offline JP2021

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Fuel Flap Actuator
« on: 24 May 2021, 22:31 »
I've read that to replace a faulty fuel flap actuator on a MK7 Golf GTi (a fuel flap that isn't locking), the only access to the connector is from inside the boot compartment that requires quite a bit of internal panel removal. I'm thinking of cutting the cable from the outside, and soldering the cables of the new actuator to the cables of the old, thus negating the need for the panel removal. Has anyone ever done this? Are there any issues disconnecting the battery for an hour or so whilst the work is carried out?
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Offline joe6

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Re: Fuel Flap Actuator
« Reply #1 on: 25 May 2021, 08:33 »
Soldering will not work as the cable is steel. When reconnecting the battery you will get the dash light up like Christmas. Should all settle down after a short run but might get some error codes if you do a scan.
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Re: Fuel Flap Actuator
« Reply #2 on: 25 May 2021, 09:27 »
It's not that difficult to pull some of the interior panels and doesn't take that long. Far better and safer that way. I managed it and I'm rather clumsy and I didn't even need to swear!
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Re: Fuel Flap Actuator
« Reply #3 on: 25 May 2021, 18:51 »
Are there any YouTube videos you'd recommend?
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Re: Fuel Flap Actuator
« Reply #4 on: 25 May 2021, 19:25 »
Sorry, it's been a couple of years since I did mine. There's bound to be a good selection of videos though. As far as I remember there was one screw and the rest was clips. Once you get the filler cover off abd the actuator you'll see roughly where the cables are headed and therefore where to pull the trim back.
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Re: Fuel Flap Actuator
« Reply #5 on: 28 May 2021, 21:35 »
Update... I ordered a used actuator from eBay and it arrived this morning. Didn't go the solder route but took the advise to tackle it from the boot. Took around 1.5hrs in total but hey presto, I now have a fuel flap that locks/opens with the central locking. Thanks again for all your help!
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Re: Fuel Flap Actuator
« Reply #6 on: 28 May 2021, 22:04 »
Well done! Little better than the feeling of fixing something yourself :smiley:
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Re: Fuel Flap Actuator
« Reply #7 on: 29 May 2021, 14:30 »
Quote from: JP2021 on 28 May 2021, 21:35
Update... I ordered a used actuator from eBay and it arrived this morning. Didn't go the solder route but took the advise to tackle it from the boot. Took around 1.5hrs in total but hey presto, I now have a fuel flap that locks/opens with the central locking. Thanks again for all your help!

Could you share any information you used to help you do it :smiley:. Would be useful for future reference.
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Re: Fuel Flap Actuator
« Reply #8 on: 29 May 2021, 15:00 »
I've just had a similar problem but my actuator has failed locked not open, as I discovered at the Shell station!  :angry:
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Re: Fuel Flap Actuator
« Reply #9 on: 29 May 2021, 17:37 »
Quote from: rwleigh on 29 May 2021, 15:00
I've just had a similar problem but my actuator has failed locked not open, as I discovered at the Shell station!  :angry:

Are you sure it's the actuator as wedging shut is quite common and it's a little bit of plastic that needs trimming. 1 minute job if it is.
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