Central Locking Problems on the petrol flap

[Mark G]

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.   

[rubjonny]

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:

[Simpson]

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 

[Mark G]

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

[rubjonny]

cant have dirty flaps eh!

[T_J_G]

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.

 

[rubjonny]

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

[Mark G]

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

[T_J_G]

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.

 

[rubjonny]

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

 

Yeah I know, thats what I said