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fuel door lock 850 1993

posted by  Big Harry on  Sat Oct 2 11:29 CST 2010
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I just found out after numerous gas stops that the 850 has an electric solenoid lock on the fuel door which just decided to work, only it did not release. Is there a button in the passenger compartment for this thing, or is it tied to the ignition? We are in the condo in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with all of my books and tools in a storage trailer pending my finding a small shop space.

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    fuel door lock 850 1993

    posted by  Icelandic on  Sat Oct 2 11:36 CST 2010
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    The fuel door lock is tied up to the door locks. You have to unlock the drivers door to unlock it. If it does not unlock there is an override mechanism in the trunk. There is a carpet flap behind the right side rear lights cluster with two plastic things that keep it closed. Turn both 90° and open the flap. Look to the interior side of the right rear fender corner. There is a silver wire loop. Pull it towards the rear of the car and the fuel door flap unlocks.








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      fuel door lock 850 1993

      posted by  Big Harry on  Sat Oct 2 13:42 CST 2010
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      Thanks much! I will disable the lock tomorrow.

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        fuel door lock 850 1993

        posted by  Icelandic on  Sun Oct 3 01:13 CST 2010
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        If your fuel door lock is operating fine, it will open once you unlock driver´s door. The proceedure I suggested serves the purpose of unlocking it if the mechanism is stuck. It will not disable the system permanently. If the mechanism is faulty, chances are it will lock again after you close the fuel flap and lock the car again. At least now you know how to unlock it, if its really faulty.







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