How to Open the Volkswagen Fuel Tank Cap?

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McCorey
07/29/25 8:41pm
Press the fuel tank cap lightly when the vehicle is unlocked to open it. Reasons why the fuel tank cap cannot be opened are as follows: 1. The fuel tank cap is stuck or rusted: This is a relatively common situation. You can insert a small wooden piece into the gap of the fuel tank cap to pry it open. While prying, remember to pull the locking switch of the fuel tank cap. 2. The pull wire is too long: The main reason the fuel tank cap cannot be opened may be that the pull wire is too long or has stretched after some use, causing the pull wire not to fully engage when the handle is pulled, thus preventing the fuel tank cap from opening. 3. The fuel tank cap pull wire has fallen off: You can open the trunk and pull the long pull wire that operates the fuel tank cap. If this doesn't work, try moving the movable parts of the locking mechanism while pulling the wire. 4. The fuel tank cap spring has lost its elasticity: You can install a small spring (not too soft or too long) on the protruding rubber pad of the fuel tank to increase the elasticity between the fuel tank cap and the locking device. 5. The engagement part of the fuel tank cap has aged: Apply grease to the hinge and engagement parts of the fuel tank cap for lubrication.
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