Hello there. My '55 Fabia 1.9 TDi estate has a problem with the fuel cap) flap not closing. It's not the end of the world but still annoying. Took it to see a local mechanic and he's diagnosed a faulty solenoid/ actuator motor. Can't find any Mk1 ones on eBay or any.lical breakers. Will an Octavia Mk1 from the same year do the trick? Many thanks. 

3 hours ago, Nic23358 said:

Hello there. My '55 Fabia 1.9 TDi estate has a problem with the fuel cap) flap not closing. It's not the end of the world but still annoying. Took it to see a local mechanic and he's diagnosed a faulty solenoid/ actuator motor. Can't find any Mk1 ones on eBay or any.lical breakers. Will an Octavia Mk1 from the same year do the trick? Many thanks. 

 

Not sure completely but the hatch version has a cable operated fuel filler flap. Pull a lever on the OS of the drivers seat to release.

 

See piccies on Flickr by "Solent Mike".

 

Push it back in, twist it until it clicks. If that fixes it, consider a zip tie or three to help keep it there.