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fuel filler flap - 5/11/2008 3:14:01 AM

stevebell40

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I have buyed a XJ40 1991 and I can't open the fuel filler flap.

Please help me!

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RE: fuel filler flap - 5/11/2008 8:19:49 AM

cadillac

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The fuel filler doors are real problems on the earlier XJ40s as well. In order to get it open , just push down the lowest side on the flap to the left tail lights ,it should pop open .If not, open the trunk ,go to the left side and lower the trunk linings .Look at around the left trunk hidges there should be a tiny white switch .Just push it that's another trick to open it .
Late model XJ40's fuel filler doors are more reliable .You can easily open them by just pushing up even w/ your little finger

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RE: fuel filler flap - 5/11/2008 11:18:54 PM

davidmark

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Hi Steve,
This is the typical problem with this car. The part name what you must replace: Fuel Filler Latch Box
This unit percive if you push the flap and opend the flap.
You can buy this unit parts dealer, or on the english ebay
www.stores.ebay.co.uk chip

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RE: fuel filler flap - 5/11/2008 11:49:37 PM

JagtechOhio

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'91 doesn't have the early solenoid release latch for opening. I believe '90 and '91 have the remote release handle and cable set up, deleted in '92. You can still open yours manually inside the trunk, and probably find that the clip for the release cable is broken at that end.

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