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gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:56 pm
by moffman93'
when I pull the lever, the lid doesnt pop open. I have to pull a magiver to open it. I take my keys(which has a lanyard) and lift the lever with the lanyard pulling on the lever. Then i wrap the lanyard around the door handle tight to hold it up. Then i got climb out of the passenger seat to pop it open. Has anybody else had this prblem? Im sure its and easy fix but i dont know what to do.

Re: gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:48 pm
by Monochrome
Easy fix. You're missing the spring behind the gas door. Either that or it broke.

Re: gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:54 pm
by G3ML1NGZ
My stealth had that problem. the new owner is solving it :lol:

Re: gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:12 pm
by moffman93'
[quote=""Monochrome""]Easy fix. You're missing the spring behind the gas door. Either that or it broke.[/quote]

so where can I buy a new spring?

Re: gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:38 pm
by Monochrome
Parts car.

Any year/model 3/S.

Re: gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:36 am
by DCIV
I use to have this problem with a celica I had. I had to hold the gas lever open with my foot and reach to the gas door to open it. Funny thing to watch.


Coop

Re: gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:02 am
by TajMan
Had the problem on a Corrado I had, latch had a pin that went through a hole on piece on door (really locked it shut). I pried/destroyed to get it open.

Re: gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:09 am
by Theo1
I think its like $7 or less from the dealer. Mine had the same problem

Re: gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:23 pm
by GTO Assassin
Moff having problems getting it out. When will it end? :lol:

Scotty

Re: gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:45 pm
by vroom4
[quote=""GTO Assassin""]Moff having problems getting it out. When will it end? :lol:

Scotty[/quote]

Popping it out* and getting the fluids in.

His mechanism is broke.

Re: gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:06 am
by Theo1
i can take a pic of the part if you want

Re: gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:30 am
by moffman93'
yea that would be great theo.

Re: gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:54 am
by Monochrome
If you sent someone on BAWC a PM, that certain someone now has the part you need. ;)

Re: gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:14 pm
by Theo1
Here you go, its that black thing with the gray on it. Mine lost it too. I had to use chopsticks to open it lol:

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Re: gas tank lid doesnt pop open

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:28 pm
by moffman93'
sweet thanks theo.