Technical HELP....Fuel Flap NR Spring Cylinder....I Think!!

[s130]

Part number is: 51734821

This part cost £21.24 including VAT in September 2010.

(I must get a 2012 ePER .......)

 

[Doofer]

Yep, this is what I have done. Sucker in same place.

Security locking of flap is not affected.

Do you still get the push-in/pop out function with this?

Do you have automatic locking switched on to avoid the risk of it popping open? Actually, I don't think it locks the fuel cap, not sure though.

 

[s130]

When the hairspring that controls the biro like push click close/open function breaks then the flap will be pushed out and will not latch back in. You have to remove the stronger plunger spring. Once removed the flap when pushed closed will return home under the flap return spring. You need a sucker pad, long finger nails or hook to open the flap again.

As long as the flap returns home to the flush postion the locking solenoid (which does not fail) will still work an lock the flap closed.

Even if you don't have automatic locking set the flap will remain in the closed position and not fly or get sucked open by passing airflow. (Well mine does).