Fuel Fuel Filler Cap - Page 25

gray52 · 27th April 2007, 22:40

all sorted, bent the clip towards the opening pin and shut the cap. works everytime. thanks pottsy.

apemonkeyman · 29th April 2007, 19:15

Credit where credit's due eh?

Pierre11 · 30th April 2007, 22:33

Apparently Honda are now fitting a spring on the fuel cap, mine is being done tomorrow. Will report back

apemonkeyman · 30th April 2007, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierre11

Apparently Honda are now fitting a spring on the fuel cap, mine is being done tomorrow. Will report back

Corr blimey, what will they think of next eh?

TTDegs · 30th April 2007, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierre11

Apparently Honda are now fitting a spring on the fuel cap, mine is being done tomorrow. Will report back

they'll do a good job - they practised on mine

Meino · 1st May 2007, 09:45

Had the problem with the fuel cap for a long time. Most of the times it took me 5 to 6 times to open the cap, so I decided to wait till my first service. But since a week or 2, the cap opens the first time I pull the lever, every time... So probably I am not going to mention this on my first service, since it´s working fine now. I don´t wan´t to take the risk to get my finally working cap replaced and get some brand new scratches....

apemonkeyman · 1st May 2007, 09:53

No need to replace the cap. Just a quick screw-in spring clip. See previous posts for hints on getting it to work 100%.

Bluishcivic · 1st May 2007, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meino

Had the problem with the fuel cap for a long time. Most of the times it took me 5 to 6 times to open the cap, so I decided to wait till my first service. But since a week or 2, the cap opens the first time I pull the lever, every time...

Had exactly the same experience my self. Used to need 15-20 attempts to open ffc but since 3 weeks ago, suddenly it works perfect

I am also due for first service very soon, but won't have them altering anything!

Fedorov · 2nd May 2007, 13:26

I had the original foam fix done, also had the replacement unit fitted a couple of months back but it still wouldn't open first time everytime like it should.

Mine went in for its 1st service on Monday and I've now got the new spring-clip attachment, seems to pop open nicely now - see how it goes!!!

HondaRob · 17th May 2007, 08:05

Hello,

I have had the fix done twice on my Civic, the first one failing (not sure what the fix was), the second one with the metal spring attached to the bodywork.

Now (I am unsure if I am a Muppet or not), whilst tightening the fuel cap after a refill, that bloody spring thing jumped out and bit my finger, leaving a small but deep nasty cut, luckily the first aid kit came in handy allowing me to self administer first aid on the forecourt, followed by numerous expletives.

Moral of the tale - be careful I you have the spring fix when tightening the fuel cap...! Needless to say, I have been very careful with the way I hold the fuel cap when removing or tightening.

John C · 17th May 2007, 09:38

As this thread is probably the longest on the forum I haven't read through all the replies so I don't know if anyone else has suggested this simple fix for the filler cap. I took a small sponge scourer from the kitchen and stuck it under the cap. Works a treat everytime, one pull of the lever and the cap pops open. Shall leave it there until the first service and then ask for the official fix.

richierich · 18th May 2007, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by John C

As this thread is probably the longest on the forum I haven't read through all the replies so I don't know if anyone else has suggested this simple fix for the filler cap. I took a small sponge scourer from the kitchen and stuck it under the cap. Works a treat everytime, one pull of the lever and the cap pops open. Shall leave it there until the first service and then ask for the official fix.

Genius!

Copter Doctor · 22nd May 2007, 22:33

Forget the foam and the new filler caps. Rummage around your garage or shed and fit a suitable spring to the inside of your filler cap with duck tape. Since I fitted mine, having suffered the embarrassment of failed attempts in busy forecourts, I have had no problems. Its simple and works every time.
I realise Honda needs to come up with a production solution, but in the meantime I'm sticking with my Spring Driven Thing.

For me, Spring has arrived!!!

Vivid Blue 2.2 i-CTDI, Moody Blue lights, 18" Storms, Pop-Up Fuel Cap

[attach]Spring Thing[/attach]

jofawe · 22nd May 2007, 22:49

when I open my fuel filler cap, there is a sound that remind me of a beer being opened .. is that normal? (the sound that is, not the beer thing, im just thirsty

)

cfcnick · 23rd May 2007, 07:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by jofawe

when I open my fuel filler cap, there is a sound that remind me of a beer being opened .. is that normal? (the sound that is, not the beer thing, im just thirsty

)

yes I have that as well, it must be down to the pressure within the tank.

apemonkeyman · 23rd May 2007, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copter Doctor

Forget the foam and the new filler caps. Rummaged around your garage or shed and fit a suitable spring to the inside of your filler cap with duck tape. Since I fitted mine, having suffered the embarrassment of failed attempts in busy forecourts, I have had no problems. Its simple and works every time.
I realise Honda needs to come up with a production solution, but in the meantime I'm sticking with my Spring Driven Thing.

For me, Spring has arrived!!!

Vivid Blue 2.2 i-CTDI, Moody Blue lights, 18" Storms, Pop-Up Fuel Cap

[attach]Spring Thing[/attach]

Isn't that like having a Tigger in your tank?

Charles_Harding · 23rd May 2007, 10:25

I've had the 'mod' done to the filler cap and all is now well when Millie gets thirsty.

One thing that I did notice was that before I took Millie to the stealers for the mod I gave her an 'extra special' clean, doing all the nooks and crannies and bits.

That included inside the filler cap housing.

On the two occasions, after that cleanup, the filler cap never failed once!

The moral of the story is 'Keep it clean'.

"I hear that you can get passports for your pets now. I bet Mohammad Al Fayed's not too keen about that!"

Charles H.

barryjohn · 23rd May 2007, 11:03

had my petrol cap replaced by honda dealer in Swindon, they said the foam wasn't a fix

Barry 23/06/07

Charles_Harding · 23rd May 2007, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by barryjohn

had my petrol cap replaced by honda dealer in Swindon, they said the foam wasn't a fix

Barry 23/06/07

Didn't get the foam, got the spring.

Works a treat.

......but be careful when you take the cap off as there's a good chance that you can snag your fingers on the newly installed spring!

"Lifes a beach, then you drown!"

Charles H.

MC Hammer · 23rd May 2007, 18:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaRob

Hello,
Now (I am unsure if I am a Muppet or not), whilst tightening the fuel cap after a refill, that bloody spring thing jumped out and bit my finger, leaving a small but deep nasty cut, luckily the first aid kit came in handy allowing me to self administer first aid on the forecourt, followed by numerous expletives.

Sounds like the spring is fitted the wrong way round. Check the pictures earlier on this thread and compare to yours.

17th May 2007, 08:05	#490 (permalink)
HondaRob Wheelnut Join Date: 4th May 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hello, I have had the fix done twice on my Civic, the first one failing (not sure what the fix was), the second one with the metal spring attached to the bodywork. Now (I am unsure if I am a Muppet or not), whilst tightening the fuel cap after a refill, that bloody spring thing jumped out and bit my finger, leaving a small but deep nasty cut, luckily the first aid kit came in handy allowing me to self administer first aid on the forecourt, followed by numerous expletives. Moral of the tale - be careful I you have the spring fix when tightening the fuel cap...! Needless to say, I have been very careful with the way I hold the fuel cap when removing or tightening. Last edited by HondaRob; 17th May 2007 at 08:07.

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