When I unlock car, fuel door doesn't unlock. I have to press unlock button on the keyfob multiple times to unlock fuel door.

 

What could be the issue?

 

Car is Škoda Superb 2014.

 

 

The mechanism can get stuck. Try pressing gently on the flap as you hit the unlock button. It will probably take a few attempts before it unlocks. Once you get it unlocked and open, squirt some WD40 into the mechanism and work it a bit.

A replacement part is:

 

3T0810773A

 

The motor part of the mechanism wears over time as it locks and unlocks each time you lock and unlock the car.

 

Either buy cheap of ebay £20

 

or Horton Skoda sell them online for about £48.

 

To change it you unlock the flap and open.

Remove a screw.

Remove the fuel cap

Pull off the rubber cover surround off.

I think there is one more screw to undo.

Remove it by sliding it out.

I would advise you cut the cables and reconnect them on the old and new one.

This a is easier than removing the internal boot trim to get a the awkwardly placed plug and B makes it easier to replace next time if you go for a cheaper unit.

 

Did mine about a month ago.

On 11/02/2025 at 01:51, Nackuk said:

A replacement part is:

 

3T0810773A

 

The motor part of the mechanism wears over time as it locks and unlocks each time you lock and unlock the car.

 

Either buy cheap of ebay £20

 

or Horton Skoda sell them online for about £48.

 

To change it you unlock the flap and open.

Remove a screw.

Remove the fuel cap

Pull off the rubber cover surround off.

I think there is one more screw to undo.

Remove it by sliding it out.

I would advise you cut the cables and reconnect them on the old and new one.

This a is easier than removing the internal boot trim to get a the awkwardly placed plug and B makes it easier to replace next time if you go for a cheaper unit.

 

Did mine about a month ago.

Where, what, how does it lock? Mine has never locked but I’ve never looked too closely into it to work out what actually does the locking 🤣

23 minutes ago, BloodWorm said:

Where, what, how does it lock? Mine has never locked but I’ve never looked too closely into it to work out what actually does the locking 🤣

There's a solenoid inside the mechanism that locks it once it's shut.