Hi all
This may seem a stupid question. Just bought a 1998 Peugeot 406 TD. Fuel flap release at side of drivers seat does not release flap. Presume cable stretched or needs adjusting. Any one any ideas as how to rectify as my arms are not long enough to pull lever and push flap at same time. Locking peg not quite clearing enough for flap to spring out.
406 Fuel Flap
Moderator: RichardW
Mine broke recently. In my case it was not a problem with the cable or release but the flap itself. I had to hang my keys out of the flap to put a bit of pressure on it to get it to open. At the hinge end (front) of the fuel flap are three curved (Shaped like a letter 'J') bits of plastic that are part of the fuel flap moulding. They all clip around the pin which acts as the hinge. The centre one of these three is pushed on constantly by a sprung plunger. When you pull the fuel flap release the pin pulls back at the rear of the flap and the plunger pushes the flap open. With mine, the centre 'j' broke so even pulling the emergency release would not work. The broken 'j' was still just about attached, just flapping uselessly, so I bonded it back in place and bonded a block of plastic behind it to support it. Depending on the glue you use, I used a marine epoxy resin, it may not be advisable to push the flap fully shut until it has fully hardened. If the 'j' is missing you may be able to fashion something to fit and bond it on. If not, it may be a new flap and the associated colour match lottery.
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