Furby vRS - filler flap won't close!

Wardy · 08-03-2005, 00:33

Just when I filled it tonight after I'd picked up from the 1st service too!

Went to close the flap, heard the normal click, then the flap popped out again and won't stay in! I can see the catch moving when I pull the release, so that's not stuck. I can also see some silver metal part behind that, what does this do and could that be the problem?

Anyone had any trouble with theirs? Known cure?

Steve

Monty · 08-03-2005, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wardy

Just when I filled it tonight after I'd picked up from the 1st service too!

Went to close the flap, heard the normal click, then the flap popped out again and won't stay in! I can see the catch moving when I pull the release, so that's not stuck. I can also see some silver metal part behind that, what does this do and could that be the problem?

Anyone had any trouble with theirs? Known cure?

Steve

Hi Steve,
Have had this on my car, check out the following thread that I started and got help on :-

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showthread.php?t=21119

Wardy · 08-03-2005, 15:06

Thanks, I've actually just fixed it

. Found a thread relating to the filler flap not *opening* but the fix was the same, the end of the cable wasn't correctly seated behind the boot trim. I'd obviously pulled the release a little too hard

Thanks for the link though.
Steve

fordfan · 09-03-2005, 22:03

It comes away a cable tie and a bit of gaffer tape usually fixes it.

Lummox · 09-03-2005, 22:08

Or a dob of super glue.

fordfan · 09-03-2005, 22:32

Had to replace a Felicia indicator one day, job took 3/4 of an hour because someone had been at it with the superglue.

Lummox · 09-03-2005, 22:44

Note the word 'dob' not half a bottle.

walkie · 09-03-2005, 23:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Note the word 'dob' not half a bottle.

devonutopia · 10-03-2005, 00:36

I managed to do this trick when I was shoving some wadding behind the boot side trim/carpet. Managed to flick something I didn't even realise was down there and my filler cap opened up and wouldn't shut again. Thankfully found where to fix it.

08-03-2005, 00:33	#1
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08-03-2005, 15:06	#3
Wardy Broken :( Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,875 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 473 Thanked 384 Times in 371 Posts	Thanks, I've actually just fixed it . Found a thread relating to the filler flap not opening but the fix was the same, the end of the cable wasn't correctly seated behind the boot trim. I'd obviously pulled the release a little too hard Thanks for the link though. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

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09-03-2005, 22:44	#7
Lummox Partner Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,981 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 29 Thanked 835 Times in 702 Posts	Note the word 'dob' not half a bottle. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

10-03-2005, 00:36	#9
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,514 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 79 Thanked 383 Times in 324 Posts	I managed to do this trick when I was shoving some wadding behind the boot side trim/carpet. Managed to flick something I didn't even realise was down there and my filler cap opened up and wouldn't shut again. Thankfully found where to fix it. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. BRISKODA CLUBSTAND @ Castle Combe! 25/04/09! Track session too! Click me! See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

09-03-2005, 22:03	#4
fordfan Jelly Mould Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,122 Members Car: Ford Thanks: 33 Thanked 264 Times in 231 Posts	It comes away a cable tie and a bit of gaffer tape usually fixes it.

09-03-2005, 22:32	#6
fordfan Jelly Mould Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,122 Members Car: Ford Thanks: 33 Thanked 264 Times in 231 Posts	Had to replace a Felicia indicator one day, job took 3/4 of an hour because someone had been at it with the superglue.

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