NOODLESgoneWILD

OK seriously....not major, but can't drive it like this!

I guess if this is the worst thing that can happen… I’m very lucky.

So I went to the Gas station to filler-up, pushed the gas door release button, door opens, but will not stay closed…as you can see in picture below… the latch button will not pop back out.

Has anyone else had this issue?

Dealership wants 105 bucks + labor to fix…total BS

I've done the WD40 drill already



Thanks for your help!

Wes

danl72

Spray some WD40 or something to make it pop back out.

Modshack

If you can't fix it, and don't want to pay to fix it, then Duct tape may be the solution....

Seriously though, I've seen where guys have gone in through the wheel well to get to the mechanism to free it..

not08crmanymore

It's warranty if you're still in it.Other then that,don't know a fix.

NOODLESgoneWILD

I can pull it out....but seems to have no spring back !!!

NOODLESgoneWILD

As luck would have it...Im just outside of the warrenty...its an '05

Capt Steve

You may try pulling the fuse. It could be the solenoid is still energized. Also check the release button on the dash to make sure that is not stuck thus energizing the solenoid.

KevinZ51C6

Mine did the same thing. Are you aware there is a manual latch on the drivers side wall of the trunk which pops it back out manually? Eventually you'll need to replace it, but for now, the latch works when you fill up.

RFP

I had exactly the same problem with my '05 (the ONLY problem it's ever had!). It turned out to be a super-easy fix, here's how I did it...

1. Open the rear hatch (pretty easy so far, huh?)
2. Locate the little fuel door 'pull tab'
3. Just above the fuel door pull tab, grab and pull the carpeted trim inwards (toward the center of the car). This will let you actually see the fuel door release mechanism. You might have to pull and tug a bit to get it where you can see inside, but go ahead and do it... you will hurt nothing.
4. Have someone operate the elecrtrical 'fuel door opener' from inside the car... you can easily see the mechanism working.
5. Squirt just a tiny amount of WD-40 (or similar) onto the mechanism where it appears to be binding... mine was just in front of the black box thingamajig (ah, my technical memory isn't what it used to be).
6. Have someone operate the electerical fuel door opener from inside the car again... maybe several times.... If you are as lucky as I was, the mechanism will be working just fine. Mine has never stuck since!

Good luck,

Rob

Vette_DD

Here a link to a thread that might help if none of the prior posts in this thread solve the problem.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...stay-shut.html

HANNY

if you have someone push the button you should hear something at the solenoid, if you do then have someone pull the manual handle back and forth while you squirt some lube into the solenoid and around where the cable is. should work it free pretty easy. good luck, paul

gizsmo0

i had this happen several times all you have to do is unscrew nut pull mech apart add another spring.you can get at any hardware store.works great.the hardest part is removing fender innerliner part ways

NOODLESgoneWILD

Thanks for all the info guys, I really appreciate it!

pcguy2u

This is exactly what I found, a two minute fix. The only thing I would add is, don't give up with just a little squirt of WD-40. Keep moving the cable and the plastic sleeve on the forward side of the solenoid and don't hesitate to give it another squirt on both ends of the sleeve.

Nick

LeMansBlueVert

It's $281.00 @ the dealer to fix this part. this isn't so bad as it is the cheapest repair I have had to date. ($600 skid plate/frame, $800 BCM, ignition switch, column lock repair, $500 top bow sensor, plus $600 in rental cars during this past year, really selling on Hyundai's..Sante Fe is pretty nice..LOL) I have spent over $3000 in the past year to fix this car as it is my daily driver & I have ot have a reliable car for my job. This is is very discouraging, I must have gotten the Dr. Evil '05 edition. Man!!! I hate to answer when people ask me "How do you like your Vette?", "I LOVE it when it is running!" I have never had a more unreliable car in my life and I have had about 23 vehicles in my life. It is truly a love/hate relationship with the car @ this point, I hope this is the end of the problems... please????

gr86ss

How-to fix if WD40 doesnt help

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...e-plunger.html

upsta8NY

Looks like ill be trying this tommorw as i am having the same issue.If not pm patrick or gene from gm partshouse and the can help.you.

upsta8NY

Op if you can take your rear fender well down and access the button in door cap area.Remove the 15 mm nut and drop that assembly out of the wheel well.Take the outer clip off and pull back boot.If your spring is broken.I replaced mine with a harbor freight screwdriver spring that was same diameter but a spec longer than stock.My spring was broken into pieces.I reinstalled the spring a lubed it with bushing grease j had left over and reassembled and now it is as good as new.I should of taken picks but i was in a hurry today.Hope this helps.Any questions pm me.

LJD51

Mine did the same thing due to the spring breaking:


I installed a new setup in about an hour:

BobBass

LeMansBlueVert,

Sorry to hear of your problems, but at least you have the BEST color!