Fuel Fuel Filler Cap - Page 15

basegreen · 5th January 2007, 19:20

Mine is being done whilst I wait next friday. I will get tea'd up in the foyer and try and chat up my dealer again*

* I'm hoping she sees this, for comedy value.

sharona · 6th January 2007, 19:43

Just tried the grease solution, touch wood, seems to work. The acid test will be when I fill up tomorrow!

DUNCAN · 6th January 2007, 22:31

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Originally Posted by sharona

Just tried the grease solution, touch wood, seems to work. The acid test will be when I fill up tomorrow!

best one in the car one out

terry · 7th January 2007, 00:04

I took mine in for the filler to be looked at. I explained that as the lever was pulled I could hear the filler unlock, but as soon as I released the lever it locked again.
At first they were just going to do the temporary foam fix as they would need to get the new bits from Honda, but then after about an hour they came back and said it hadn't worked, so would replace the filler with a new version, which does seem to work so far. The filler only lifts up about 15mm.
The service chap said there is some adjustment on the spring, I'm not sure I believe that.

sharona · 7th January 2007, 17:24

Well, the grease didn't work after all, just glad I had someone else with me whem filling up so they could prise it open as I pulled the lever. (ridiculous, or what!). I was so pleased to get this car, really love everything else about it, but this is driving me nuts. I shall ring the dealer next week and hoefully get it sorted, as you said,Terry, I shall mention that I have read up about it here

terry · 7th January 2007, 19:05

I happened to walk past the nearside today and found a small dent just under the fuel filler cap.
It wasn't there before the fix, when I filled up there was rain on the car so it didn't notice. So one job becomes 2 jobs.
I'm sure the dealer will sort it out (especially after I give them an earful about being unprofesional etc), but it still means another trip to the dealer (15 miles each way, fuel for the loan car) and the hassle of sorting a date.
Annoying!

Glass Spider · 8th January 2007, 14:01

mines in this week too, i gave up after trying everything from grease to getting it blessed by the local rabbi

mygen · 8th January 2007, 16:31

Put mine in at 8am for the filler cap to be looked at, just been phoned back at 4:30pm to be told I have to go pick the car up, and bring it back at a later date to have it replaced.

Not very good really.

terry · 8th January 2007, 21:53

I think I have figured out how I got the dent underneath the fuel filler, and to see if there is anyone else I have started a new thread here:
Fuel filling
Probably not the service chaps fault at all, but I'm still not happy about it.

daiashthomas · 8th January 2007, 23:34

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Originally Posted by daiashthomas

dont kno wot they dun to mine but it's fine now

apparently mine had the permenant fix done........
three weeks later and its ****ed up again
back to the dealer for the 4th time on saturday!!!

Glass Spider · 10th January 2007, 18:29

new cap fitted today, seems to be of better build and opens nicely now, when using release cable, cap now sticks out about 1cm as opposed to 2mm with old cap, like something is releasing it and giving it a push too

sharona · 10th January 2007, 18:31

Rang my local dealer to get it booked in and just said that I had a small problem with my civic that I wanted them to look at and the first thing he said was 'is it the filler cap?' Obviously a very common problem. But he said he would just order a new part straightaway and call me when it came in so can't complain there. Fingers crossed that it does the trick.

Willie · 10th January 2007, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharona

he said he would just order a new part straightaway and call me when it came in so can't complain there. Fingers crossed that it does the trick.

I was at dealers today getting another problem fixed and was talking to a member of staff about the fuel flap problem. He said that they have been told by Honda to replace the fuel flap mechanism. They are not treating it as a recall, however they will replace all faulty flaps, customers first, staff have got to wait. I got the fuel flap mechanism replacement about 2 months ago and it has been working perfectly.

pcr · 10th January 2007, 19:04

I wonder, is this new modified cap real or a myth ?

Tomthumb · 11th January 2007, 03:45

I have just had a new flap fitted under warrenty and it is working fine

Only been a week so far I just hope it lasts

tomtank62 · 11th January 2007, 12:58

Had mine replaced yesterday. It looks identical to the old one (except the yellow fuel grade sticker is missing

). There does seem to be more spring in the hinge though. It has opened 3 times so far with no problems, fingers crossed it continues that way.

AJC · 11th January 2007, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJC

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!!!!

I had the new cap fitted yesterday, so far it is opening ok. The dealer told me that none of the cars where they have fitted replacement caps have had further problems so fingers crossed.

chriswarwick · 11th January 2007, 18:08

Just to report that my Civic had a new filler cap fitted today and [finally] it works. I checked it three times on the forecourt and again when I got home! Had previously had sponge put in three times - absolutely useless.
My advice is to be persistant. The receptionist gave a wry knowing smile when I said the sponge repair was pointless. Two annoying things:
1. I was told it would take half an hour. It took two hours and
2. the battery needed to be disconnected so I lost radio presets and mpg figures.......but its all done now

iains · 11th January 2007, 20:18

When I had my filler cap replaced earlier in the week, I also expected a half hour wait. The dealler applogized as the fix is more than just a replacement cap that was expected. In order to get a bigger spring into the cap mechanism they have to replace the filling nozzle neck where the cap is attached to as well as the cap.

So far so good as it has opened first time.

PTR · 11th January 2007, 20:21

do you think guys that cars produced in january will already get the new mod filler cap????

hope so!

6th January 2007, 19:43	#282 (permalink)
sharona Valve Cap Join Date: 6th January 2007 Location: Lancs Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	fuel cap Just tried the grease solution, touch wood, seems to work. The acid test will be when I fill up tomorrow!

10th January 2007, 18:31	#292 (permalink)
sharona Valve Cap Join Date: 6th January 2007 Location: Lancs Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	filler cap saga Rang my local dealer to get it booked in and just said that I had a small problem with my civic that I wanted them to look at and the first thing he said was 'is it the filler cap?' Obviously a very common problem. But he said he would just order a new part straightaway and call me when it came in so can't complain there. Fingers crossed that it does the trick.

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5th January 2007, 19:20	#281 (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)	Mine is being done whilst I wait next friday. I will get tea'd up in the foyer and try and chat up my dealer again* * I'm hoping she sees this, for comedy value.

7th January 2007, 00:04	#284 (permalink)
terry Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th September 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 335 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I took mine in for the filler to be looked at. I explained that as the lever was pulled I could hear the filler unlock, but as soon as I released the lever it locked again. At first they were just going to do the temporary foam fix as they would need to get the new bits from Honda, but then after about an hour they came back and said it hadn't worked, so would replace the filler with a new version, which does seem to work so far. The filler only lifts up about 15mm. The service chap said there is some adjustment on the spring, I'm not sure I believe that.

7th January 2007, 17:24	#285 (permalink)
sharona Valve Cap Join Date: 6th January 2007 Location: Lancs Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well, the grease didn't work after all, just glad I had someone else with me whem filling up so they could prise it open as I pulled the lever. (ridiculous, or what!). I was so pleased to get this car, really love everything else about it, but this is driving me nuts. I shall ring the dealer next week and hoefully get it sorted, as you said,Terry, I shall mention that I have read up about it here

7th January 2007, 19:05	#286 (permalink)
terry Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th September 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 335 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I happened to walk past the nearside today and found a small dent just under the fuel filler cap. It wasn't there before the fix, when I filled up there was rain on the car so it didn't notice. So one job becomes 2 jobs. I'm sure the dealer will sort it out (especially after I give them an earful about being unprofesional etc), but it still means another trip to the dealer (15 miles each way, fuel for the loan car) and the hassle of sorting a date. Annoying!

8th January 2007, 14:01	#287 (permalink)
Glass Spider Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th June 2006 Location: London Posts: 311 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	mines in this week too, i gave up after trying everything from grease to getting it blessed by the local rabbi

8th January 2007, 16:31	#288 (permalink)
mygen Valve Cap Join Date: 19th December 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Put mine in at 8am for the filler cap to be looked at, just been phoned back at 4:30pm to be told I have to go pick the car up, and bring it back at a later date to have it replaced. Not very good really.

8th January 2007, 21:53	#289 (permalink)
terry Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th September 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 335 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think I have figured out how I got the dent underneath the fuel filler, and to see if there is anyone else I have started a new thread here: Fuel filling Probably not the service chaps fault at all, but I'm still not happy about it.

10th January 2007, 18:29	#291 (permalink)
Glass Spider Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th June 2006 Location: London Posts: 311 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	new cap fitted today, seems to be of better build and opens nicely now, when using release cable, cap now sticks out about 1cm as opposed to 2mm with old cap, like something is releasing it and giving it a push too

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pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I wonder, is this new modified cap real or a myth ?

11th January 2007, 03:45	#295 (permalink)
Tomthumb Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Top of Surrey Posts: 180 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have just had a new flap fitted under warrenty and it is working fine Only been a week so far I just hope it lasts

11th January 2007, 12:58	#296 (permalink)
tomtank62 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 21st December 2006 Location: Harrogate. North Yorks Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Had mine replaced yesterday. It looks identical to the old one (except the yellow fuel grade sticker is missing ). There does seem to be more spring in the hinge though. It has opened 3 times so far with no problems, fingers crossed it continues that way.

11th January 2007, 18:08	#298 (permalink)
chriswarwick Wheelnut Join Date: 24th November 2006 Location: A village near Warwick Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just to report that my Civic had a new filler cap fitted today and [finally] it works. I checked it three times on the forecourt and again when I got home! Had previously had sponge put in three times - absolutely useless. My advice is to be persistant. The receptionist gave a wry knowing smile when I said the sponge repair was pointless. Two annoying things: 1. I was told it would take half an hour. It took two hours and 2. the battery needed to be disconnected so I lost radio presets and mpg figures.......but its all done now

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iains Valve Cap Join Date: 24th November 2006 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	When I had my filler cap replaced earlier in the week, I also expected a half hour wait. The dealler applogized as the fix is more than just a replacement cap that was expected. In order to get a bigger spring into the cap mechanism they have to replace the filling nozzle neck where the cap is attached to as well as the cap. So far so good as it has opened first time.

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PTR Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 4th October 2006 Location: Hungary Posts: 668 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	do you think guys that cars produced in january will already get the new mod filler cap???? hope so!