TX_Chassis_Tuner

Imagine my surprise when I drive to the gas station and my fuel door won't open. Hmm maybe passive lock got me, pull open door (no lock actuation) hm ok... Key fob and unlock .. nothing... Google search "c7 fuel door won't open" find thread on this forum. I don't have time for a plug. Here's my contribution..




Now that I've had dinner and a beer it's funny.

CorvetteMike2024

Did you pull the gas door off?

Catfish4818

Kudos for the 'on the road' repair!

fuzzy03cls

I used a Ford trim panel push pin.

TX_Chassis_Tuner

It has clips that slide into place. From left to right for it to come off. Then right to left to snap it back on. It is the best way to do it without pulling the rear fender liner.

Vetteman Jack

Nice job under pressure.

dr.k.1

Could someone please show us where to put the pin or push pin to keep this from happening. I don't want to be stuck at a gas station! Thanks

Vette Jockey

I have no idea what Chevrolet was thinking about, when, they did not put a mechanical release in the trunk, like they did in the C6.

corvettezman

Can that pin be broken off or disabled without having to remove body panels?
It's very highly unlikely that someone is going to mess with my gas tank locally.
I would just much rather it not engage at all.

mdformula350

common issue for some, I unplugged mine while it was still working so it doesnt happen to me.

luckily there is a few tips to gas the gas door open without damaging it and then usually most stick a plug into the hole so the actuator rod cant go in to lock it.

NashvilleGrandSport

See post #39 here for best solution:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c7-general-discussion/4507109-stuck-fuel-door-procedure-2.html

Pshoe

When I had the rear fender liner out to do some other work. I pulled the pin back out of the hole and turned it 90 degrees.
It'll never lock but it'll never get stuck. Took 60 seconds with the liner out of the way.

69 L46 4 Speed

I used a body panel plug in the hole. I have a kit full of different sized plugs. Worked like a charm.

eboggs_jkvl

THis shows scrivet in fuel door
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1600496890

Elmer

Skid Row Joe

Anything's better than running out of fuel. That took courage.👍

Squeaky Wheel

This^^^^^^^ Works great.

Maxpowers

I did the skrivet fix a while back when I heard about this issue.

corvettezman

Great idea!! Thanks.

I know I have a few in the garage somewhere.

Skid Row Joe

Tip of the day. Very cool!

geewez

There's an easier and cleaner fix to the problem of non opening gas doors. This is more of a preventive measure. The gas door has a hole where the locking plunger extends into to keep it from opening. Just open the gas door and insert a small rubber plug or plastic panel rivet into the hole. That'll prevent the plunger from latching into the door to keep it locked. The rubber plug or rivet can be eaily removed and will look a lot cleaner.than a zip tie. You can buy the plug or rivet at your local auto parts store under the Dorman or Help parts section.