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Gas door doesn't shut....anyone know how to fix?

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Old 05-21-2004, 01:08 PM
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Gas door doesn't shut....anyone know how to fix?

My gas door will not shut. In order for me to shut it, I have to have someone pull the handle inside the car and someone shut the door. How can I fix this myself without the dealership raping me?

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Old 05-21-2004, 01:13 PM
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I dont have a 4th gen, but it sounds like the pole that opens the door and keeps it closed isn't returning to it's normal position...
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Old 05-21-2004, 01:40 PM
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I have the same problem. I smudged a little 3m tape on the inside of it. its a temp fix.
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Old 05-25-2004, 12:16 AM
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Check the hinges. I had this problem when my gas-door hinges rusted shut on me. Hit 'em with some WD-40 and see if that helps. You may have bent the hinges, which means they have to be bent back.

Eventually I actually pealed the hinges when I opened the door; after that the door wouldn't close at all.
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the little black noob that held my door closed went in and never came out anymore. I close it, but it doesn't close all the way.
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