Emergency Fuel Flap Release

AntDB74 · Dec 13, 2012

Hi Guys

The Fuel Flap release button on my P38 is stuck down, so i cant push it down to release the flap. Is there an over ride button or easy emergency open procedure?

Thanks

Datatek · Dec 13, 2012

In the boot, there is a small rectangular plastic cover on the fuel side, remove this and you may find a string velcro'd to it, if not the string should be laying in there somewhere, pull to release flap. It's in the owners manual.

AntDB74 · Dec 13, 2012

Datatek said:
In the boot, there is a small rectangular plastic cover on the fuel side, remove this and you may find a string velcro'd to it, if not the string should be laying in there somewhere, pull to release flap. It's in the owners manual.

Thanks

I had a look in the manual and couldn't see anything! Must look harder

stevef1964 · Dec 13, 2012

I hope its expensive looking string.

Cheap looking string just wouldn't do on a Range Rover!!!

AntDB74 · Dec 13, 2012

stevef1964 said:
I hope its expensive looking string.

Cheap looking string just wouldn't do on a Range Rover!!!

I will let you know when I find it!

desertdude · Dec 13, 2012

Not all models have the string.

JohnnyCrash · Dec 13, 2012

desertdude said:
Not all models have the string.

Oh?? do the Vogue have Ribbon?

Datatek · Dec 13, 2012

JohnnyCrash said:
Oh?? do the Vogue have Ribbon?

A pink one

:bounce:

clivesP38 · Dec 13, 2012

You can repair the fuel release button, I had the same problem as you. You will find the bottom of the switch has 'fallen' out!!! Just push it back in and super glue. I did this then ran PU (polyurathane) sealent around the join. Been ok since.

dogsbody · Dec 13, 2012

Worthwhile checking the string before you need it. I tried mine and it just came away from the release mechanism. Luckily I was just being nosy and could repair it at leisure.

paulvasey · Dec 13, 2012

its prob a faulty switch , happened to mine after that i always carried a spare switch as i didnt have the later pull cord to open it

paulvasey · Dec 13, 2012

opps , should have read it properley, u already said it was the switch

AntDB74 · Dec 14, 2012

clivesP38 said:
You can repair the fuel release button, I had the same problem as you. You will find the bottom of the switch has 'fallen' out!!! Just push it back in and super glue. I did this then ran PU (polyurathane) sealent around the join. Been ok since.

I will try this at the weekend, is it easy enough to get to?

paulvasey · Dec 14, 2012

u just flick it out with a small screwdriver or such like

Bix · Dec 14, 2012

JohnnyCrash said:
Oh?? do the Vogue have Ribbon?

Mine came with a Greenpeace protester attached to it.

TAKdriver · Dec 14, 2012

clivesP38 said:
You can repair the fuel release button, I had the same problem as you. You will find the bottom of the switch has 'fallen' out!!! Just push it back in and super glue. I did this then ran PU (polyurathane) sealent around the join. Been ok since.

I just jammed a bit of foam under it 3 years ago and it hasn't done it again ! Worth trying.

AntDB74 · Dec 14, 2012

Thanks guys

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