Fuel cap Cover won't open!

jtownson · Post by **jtownson** » 10 Jan 2010, 21:10

Hi all,

I have 95 Xantia 1.8i 8v. Pulled up at the petrol station tonight..colour coded fuel flap would not open at all! Even tried gently with a screwdriver - no chance it was stuck solid. Tried spraying De-Icer and WD40 in the gaps - no joy.

Any ideas how to get it open??

Someone has since mentioned that the central locking locks the cap - I didnt know this? The central locking wasn't on mind as the other half was in the car at the time

Thanks

jtownson · Post by **jtownson** » 10 Jan 2010, 21:18

Aplogies!

Did a more detailed search of the forums and found the answer..

Will try knocking the central locking on and off a few times and also try getting access via a flap in the boot.

Thanks

citroenxm · Post by **citroenxm** » 10 Jan 2010, 21:23

You cant access the solinoid in the boot in Early cars - Im sure.

You need to get at it from under the wheel arch, pull out the Arch liner which is tightly fitted and access it that way..

Paul