What are the reasons why the fuel tank cap of the Volkswagen Lavida cannot be opened?
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The main reasons why the fuel tank cap of the Volkswagen Lavida cannot be opened include the cap being stuck or rusted, the pull line being too long, aging of the cap's engagement area, etc. The details are as follows: Fuel tank cap stuck or rusted: You can insert a small wooden piece into the gap of the fuel tank cap to pry it open while pulling the cap's lock switch. Pull line too long: Simply replace the pull line with a new one. Aging of the fuel tank cap's engagement area: Apply lubricating grease to the hinge and engagement area of the fuel tank cap to lubricate it. Fuel tank cap misaligned: Use a hard plastic or small wooden piece to pry it open while pressing the key switch. After prying, you can make slight adjustments to the fuel tank cap. Extremely cold weather: This can happen in extremely cold environments. You can pour hot water to resolve the issue.