Fuel Fuel Filler Cap - Page 14

Topcat · 1st January 2007, 13:53

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Originally Posted by basegreen

They could have spent the extra fiver and tied it into the central locking.

Now that would have been a good idea

allan40alt · 1st January 2007, 15:06

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Originally Posted by basegreen

They could have spent the extra fiver and tied it into the central locking.

But then your central locking may not have worked either!

Topcat · 1st January 2007, 15:20

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Originally Posted by allan40alt

But then your central locking may not have worked either!

LOL!!

czechplastik · 1st January 2007, 15:42

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Originally Posted by allan40alt

But then your central locking may not have worked either!

Good point!

P@tje · 1st January 2007, 18:58

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Originally Posted by Topcat

I filled up yesterday, tried pulling the lever really slowly several times but it didn't work this time. In the end I pulled it in quick succession about 10 times really fast and it opened. I don't think there is any knack to this, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't! Until Honda find a proper solution and unless we can not open it at all I guess we will have to live with it

only thing I can say: read my comment in this topic. Because it ain't a cable or lever problem.

Topcat · 1st January 2007, 21:04

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Originally Posted by P@tje

only thing I can say: read my comment in this topic. Because it ain't a cable or lever problem.

I didn't say it was

I did read your comment - We have tried that before and it didn't work so as I said until Honda find a solution we will have to live with it and use our own method of opening it.

iains · 2nd January 2007, 14:03

I have just got off the phone to my dealer to book my car in for the second time for a petrol cap fix!.

I was told by the receptionist that the service department will open again on the 3rd January, but apparently there is a recall happening on petrol caps and they would call me back.

civicsport · 2nd January 2007, 17:55

Had mine done today, It feels different and there seems to be more resistance in the hinge. It also feels like theres a spring in the hinge as you close the flap. Time will tell if this mod is a success

mac · 3rd January 2007, 20:32

I took mine in today for them to look at (first time, havent been there since I bought the car). They came back saying they had to make a fix and order the mod part. The guy dealing with me said he'd go to Parts to check availability and was told they no longer do that and that the car would have to be booked in for a day to have the petrol cap/top replaced. They're gonna call me when they've got the part.

They didnt know anything about the iPod link being able to retrofit to my car though.

andi22b · 3rd January 2007, 21:14

9:30 this morning: Agreed with my dealer that it'd be easier to fix my fuel cap at one of their other branches nearer my office, and he'd get them to call me.
11:30: Other dealer rang and asked if I could I get the car to them today.
12:00: I took the car in.
16:30: I picked the car up, all fixed with nice new springy, working fuel cap.

I don't think service gets much better than that, does it?
This has been the only problem with my 3 month old car so far, so I guess I've been lucky, but I feel a bit more comfortable that if I do have any more problems I have got a helpful dealer group.

A good day, I think.

Andrea · 3rd January 2007, 21:41

mine is now sticking, have to get my passenger to lean over and pull the lever and i catch the filler cap as it opens before it shuts again. luckily have had people in the car with me both times, gonna have to make sure i dont run low on fuel when im on my own.

P@tje · 4th January 2007, 07:07

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Originally Posted by Andrea

mine is now sticking, have to get my passenger to lean over and pull the lever and i catch the filler cap as it opens before it shuts again. luckily have had people in the car with me both times, gonna have to make sure i dont run low on fuel when im on my own.

...and when you're alone, stick something behind the lever that holds the lever open.
This 'trick' works for me until the mod. is gonna be installed.

echo seven · 4th January 2007, 15:28

Another trick is to slide a credit card under the fuel flap. Then you full the lever, the tension opens the flap, and your card falls in the dirt! I had my EX into the dealer to get the flap fixed two weeks ago. Not sure what they did but it works, and no foam was used. This week i got a card from them saying to bring it back to get the flap replaced, aparently they only did a temp fix while waiting for a part.

Les

smiffy · 4th January 2007, 15:43

What happened to the fix about the spring being fitted the wrong way round? I guess it's somewhere in the depths of this thread. Sounded like a much simpler fix than fitting new parts.

GerryJ · 4th January 2007, 17:36

Had my fuel filler cap replaced to-day, it now opens on the first attempt (they originally fitted the 'infamous foam rubber' which didn't last too long). Let's hope it now keeps on working? The tension of the cap feels the same as before, have I got the latest modified cap? My original cap was fitted slightly of centre, this one is fitted central in the hole. I wonder if that caused my problem because it was fitted closer to the release pin?

basegreen · 4th January 2007, 17:42

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Originally Posted by smiffy

What happened to the fix about the spring being fitted the wrong way round? I guess it's somewhere in the depths of this thread. Sounded like a much simpler fix than fitting new parts.

Weird one... I asked the dealer about this, they tried for ages to do it.. and then claimed it wasn't possible to get the door off.

So I dont know what the issue was. Mines booked in next week to get this done, but they have no idea of a "new" fix, I presume the replacement door is the "new fix".

AJC · 5th January 2007, 14:46

The local dealer has informed me today that they now have a replacement cap which should overcome the problem. Mine is booked in next week so will update you once it has been completed and tested!!!!

basegreen · 5th January 2007, 16:49

What I would like to know is when was this replacement cap first issued. I am trying to figure out if it's just the cap Honda send when they decide to replace rather than foam it up.

elfa7 · 5th January 2007, 18:40

My Dealer told me they removed some of the trim in the 'boot', to replace the filler cap. Said it was a big job.

GerryJ · 5th January 2007, 18:47

Took an hour to fit the new cap. Did it while I waited.

3rd January 2007, 20:32	#269 (permalink)
mac Valve Cap Join Date: 25th September 2006 Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I took mine in today for them to look at (first time, havent been there since I bought the car). They came back saying they had to make a fix and order the mod part. The guy dealing with me said he'd go to Parts to check availability and was told they no longer do that and that the car would have to be booked in for a day to have the petrol cap/top replaced. They're gonna call me when they've got the part. They didnt know anything about the iPod link being able to retrofit to my car though. Last edited by mac; 3rd January 2007 at 20:35.

4th January 2007, 15:28	#273 (permalink)
echo seven Valve Cap Join Date: 6th September 2006 Location: Cumbernauld Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Another trick is to slide a credit card under the fuel flap. Then you full the lever, the tension opens the flap, and your card falls in the dirt! I had my EX into the dealer to get the flap fixed two weeks ago. Not sure what they did but it works, and no foam was used. This week i got a card from them saying to bring it back to get the flap replaced, aparently they only did a temp fix while waiting for a part. Les Last edited by echo seven; 4th January 2007 at 15:39.

5th January 2007, 14:46	#277 (permalink)
AJC Valve Cap Join Date: 5th January 2007 Location: Lee on the Solent, Hants Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Fuel Filler Cap The local dealer has informed me today that they now have a replacement cap which should overcome the problem. Mine is booked in next week so will update you once it has been completed and tested!!!!

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2nd January 2007, 14:03	#267 (permalink)
iains Valve Cap Join Date: 24th November 2006 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have just got off the phone to my dealer to book my car in for the second time for a petrol cap fix!. I was told by the receptionist that the service department will open again on the 3rd January, but apparently there is a recall happening on petrol caps and they would call me back.

2nd January 2007, 17:55	#268 (permalink)
civicsport Mr. Foglights Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 16th June 2006 Location: Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 189 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had mine done today, It feels different and there seems to be more resistance in the hinge. It also feels like theres a spring in the hinge as you close the flap. Time will tell if this mod is a success

3rd January 2007, 21:14	#270 (permalink)
andi22b Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 2nd September 2006 Location: Banstead Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	9:30 this morning: Agreed with my dealer that it'd be easier to fix my fuel cap at one of their other branches nearer my office, and he'd get them to call me. 11:30: Other dealer rang and asked if I could I get the car to them today. 12:00: I took the car in. 16:30: I picked the car up, all fixed with nice new springy, working fuel cap. I don't think service gets much better than that, does it? This has been the only problem with my 3 month old car so far, so I guess I've been lucky, but I feel a bit more comfortable that if I do have any more problems I have got a helpful dealer group. A good day, I think.

3rd January 2007, 21:41	#271 (permalink)
Andrea Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: Lynemouth, Northumberland Posts: 421 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	mine is now sticking, have to get my passenger to lean over and pull the lever and i catch the filler cap as it opens before it shuts again. luckily have had people in the car with me both times, gonna have to make sure i dont run low on fuel when im on my own.

4th January 2007, 15:43	#274 (permalink)
smiffy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Buxton, UK Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	What happened to the fix about the spring being fitted the wrong way round? I guess it's somewhere in the depths of this thread. Sounded like a much simpler fix than fitting new parts.

4th January 2007, 17:36	#275 (permalink)
GerryJ Wheelnut Join Date: 19th November 2006 Location: Devon Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Had my fuel filler cap replaced to-day, it now opens on the first attempt (they originally fitted the 'infamous foam rubber' which didn't last too long). Let's hope it now keeps on working? The tension of the cap feels the same as before, have I got the latest modified cap? My original cap was fitted slightly of centre, this one is fitted central in the hole. I wonder if that caused my problem because it was fitted closer to the release pin?

5th January 2007, 16:49	#278 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,896 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	What I would like to know is when was this replacement cap first issued. I am trying to figure out if it's just the cap Honda send when they decide to replace rather than foam it up.

5th January 2007, 18:40	#279 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	My Dealer told me they removed some of the trim in the 'boot', to replace the filler cap. Said it was a big job.

5th January 2007, 18:47	#280 (permalink)
GerryJ Wheelnut Join Date: 19th November 2006 Location: Devon Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Took an hour to fit the new cap. Did it while I waited.