Fuel Door
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my problem is a little different
My Disco 2 fuel door opens fine but to close it takes two people. The problem is either the latch or the actuator. I don't know which.
To close the door, I have to get another person to press the fuel release switch on dash while I press the door closed. Otherwise the door itself doesn't close completely or snap into place
Seems like my problem is the latch ?
My actuator goes in and out without any issues.
To close the door, I have to get another person to press the fuel release switch on dash while I press the door closed. Otherwise the door itself doesn't close completely or snap into place
Seems like my problem is the latch ?
My actuator goes in and out without any issues.
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You most likely need a new plastic clip. The area of that clip, where it takes the most stress from holding the door closed, is the thinnest part of the clip. It might not look weak or broken, but if it doesn't stay closed, it most likely is bending at that point.
In the meantime, there is a rubber bushing that works to "spring" the door open when you release the actuator. Until you get a new clip, remove that rubber bushing (AND the plastic clip) and the door should remain "closed" or flush until you can get a new clip.
I'll take a pic of mine in a sec...
In the meantime, there is a rubber bushing that works to "spring" the door open when you release the actuator. Until you get a new clip, remove that rubber bushing (AND the plastic clip) and the door should remain "closed" or flush until you can get a new clip.
I'll take a pic of mine in a sec...
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Here's the rubber bushing (it works to "spring" the door open when its released)
You can simply pull it out (*DO NOT take this out WITHOUT removing your plastic clip. You might close the door and it will be "fun" getting it open without it springing open on its own.)
Keep it in a safe place until you replace the plastic clip. Then don't forget to put it back on afterward.
Also, like I mentioned before, you'll want to place the new clip in very hot water to soften it so that it won't break when you install it.
-Anthony
You can simply pull it out (*DO NOT take this out WITHOUT removing your plastic clip. You might close the door and it will be "fun" getting it open without it springing open on its own.)
Keep it in a safe place until you replace the plastic clip. Then don't forget to put it back on afterward.
Also, like I mentioned before, you'll want to place the new clip in very hot water to soften it so that it won't break when you install it.
-Anthony
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