Fuel Fuel Filler Cap - Page 5

Telboy · 3rd November 2006, 18:50

I haven't had the pleasure of having to refuel yet, but will store these comments in a dark recess of my brain incase I have a problem

Gweneira · 3rd November 2006, 19:54

Filled up last time and made sure the fuel cap tether wouldn't interfere with fuel cap opening next time.................

....................went to fill up this evening and it just wouldn't budge. Eventually when I finally managed to get it open found the inside covered in masking tape, must have been from recent repair.

Now I don't know if the tether was in the way, if the masking tape affected opening or if the filler cap is just another dud

From the posts on here my instincts are, its a dud

daiashthomas · 4th November 2006, 16:05

after having it supposedly changed last weekend, it was still not opening, so i took it down this morning and they fitted the foam bit, it does spring out loads now.... but how long will it last.......

Bassa · 5th November 2006, 09:17

Honda's hi tech wonder product, it cures non opening fuel filler doors, poor HFT microphone performance & punctures. It could help with the front & rear light/reflector covers which foul the bodywork and even protect the super soft paintwork from chipping far too easily. Also, especially for our Charles, it could substitute for the lack of rear wiper in the form of a sponge.
What is this hi tech wonder product that is Honda's panacea for many of the Civic's ailments ?

FOAM! wonderful foam.

pcr · 5th November 2006, 11:32

FOAM.
If you saw the Brochure book 1 for the Civic, it contains a mysterious sheet of black foam. What's that all about then ?. Well, cut into pieces it is excellent for stopping various squeeks around the internal trim. I've only got half a sheet left now.

Bassa · 5th November 2006, 11:52

Yeah, I had that touchy feely book - thought it ridiculous at the time, totally unaware of its future potential - so binned it.

Ancient Nerd · 5th November 2006, 23:20

You can add me to the list. It's taking progressively more pulls on the lever to get the filler cap open. Probably not too long until it fails for good. I'm hoping it will hold out until the first service when they can keep the car until they've got that and all the rest fixed.

Fordson Major · 6th November 2006, 11:40

Should be having new filler cap fitted this week. Will let you know if any improvements.

Fedorov · 6th November 2006, 13:24

Appreciate any pics so we can compare with the older filler caps, thanks.

Copycat · 6th November 2006, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ancient Nerd

You can add me to the list. It's taking progressively more pulls on the lever to get the filler cap open. Probably not too long until it fails for good.

Mine too, first it was two pulls and last time I had to pull three times. I'm now dreading the idea of going to fill up and not being able to. Must try it tomorrow so I won't be totally out of petrol.

jayt43 · 6th November 2006, 15:38

Maybe it's part and parcel of Honda's drive to move away from fossil fuels? Think about it...the Civic can truly be described as environmentally friendly as you can never fill the damn thing up!

Copycat got it in one when he said he's "dreading" the thought of filling up and not being able to. How many others feel like already I wonder?

Moreover, is there going to be a fix for the fix of the fix?

Tip of the Day: Buy shares in foam....

Charles_Harding · 6th November 2006, 16:12

My 'Millie' suffer from the 'Faulty Filler Cap' syndrome on her last fill up.

The lever operates the locking button correctly but the Filler Cap itself remains shut.

To get over the problem of constantly returning to the cabin to pull the lever, I held the lever 'open' with a duster. Then the Cap itself can be easily coaxed open.

Not the permanent solution, but an interim answer to the embarassing problem.

"I changed my headlights the other day. I've installed strobe lights instead. Now when I drive at night, it looks as tho' everyone else is standing still!"

Charles H.

Bassa · 6th November 2006, 16:25

Bit of a bodge job that is Charles - nearly as bad as the Toblerone box.

Owning a Civic is so exciting - suspense at every fill up!

Charles_Harding · 6th November 2006, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassa

Bit of a bodge job that is Charles
!

Bodge job or not - beats pushing the motor home 'cos you can't get it open!!!

......and the Toblerone would give you some energy to carry out the task!

"For the man who has everything - Penicillin!"

Charles H.

jayt43 · 6th November 2006, 16:41

I agree with Charles. If you happen to have the problem at a full service station here in Europe, it's all a bit embarrasing. So I'll be packing a duster from now on. Well done that man!

Bassa · 6th November 2006, 16:42

Reckon service station staff will soon be placing bets every time a Civic pulls up to refuel.

How many times lever to filler flap this time?

jayt43 · 6th November 2006, 16:47

Yeah, the Shell Sweepstakes for Novice Civics

Charles_Harding · 6th November 2006, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayt43

I agree with Charles. If you happen to have the problem at a full service station here in Europe, it's all a bit embarrasing. So I'll be packing a duster from now on. Well done that man!

Cheers, Jayt43

Chocky bar in the post for you

It's not all anti Charles on this site then!

"Is fuel efficiency really what we need most desperately? I reckon we just need a car that can be shot when it breaks down!"

Charles H.

Bassa · 6th November 2006, 17:03

I can already see it on the options list -

Fuel Lever Wedge Duster (available in all body colours ) £26

St Thomas · 6th November 2006, 17:09

My service "engineer" used the key fob leather as in your duster. Asked me to hold onto it while he pulled the lever to stop the keys scratching the paint. Down to about 12 miles left so needed some fuel

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3rd November 2006, 18:50	#81 (permalink)
Telboy Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 29th August 2006 Location: Luton Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I haven't had the pleasure of having to refuel yet, but will store these comments in a dark recess of my brain incase I have a problem

3rd November 2006, 19:54	#82 (permalink)
Gweneira Happy civic owner Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th October 2006 Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Filled up last time and made sure the fuel cap tether wouldn't interfere with fuel cap opening next time................. ....................went to fill up this evening and it just wouldn't budge. Eventually when I finally managed to get it open found the inside covered in masking tape, must have been from recent repair. Now I don't know if the tether was in the way, if the masking tape affected opening or if the filler cap is just another dud From the posts on here my instincts are, its a dud

4th November 2006, 16:05	#83 (permalink)
daiashthomas Wheelnut Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Nr. Swansea Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	after having it supposedly changed last weekend, it was still not opening, so i took it down this morning and they fitted the foam bit, it does spring out loads now.... but how long will it last.......

5th November 2006, 09:17	#84 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Honda's hi tech wonder product, it cures non opening fuel filler doors, poor HFT microphone performance & punctures. It could help with the front & rear light/reflector covers which foul the bodywork and even protect the super soft paintwork from chipping far too easily. Also, especially for our Charles, it could substitute for the lack of rear wiper in the form of a sponge. What is this hi tech wonder product that is Honda's panacea for many of the Civic's ailments ? FOAM! wonderful foam.

5th November 2006, 11:32	#85 (permalink)
pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 841 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	FOAM. If you saw the Brochure book 1 for the Civic, it contains a mysterious sheet of black foam. What's that all about then ?. Well, cut into pieces it is excellent for stopping various squeeks around the internal trim. I've only got half a sheet left now.

5th November 2006, 11:52	#86 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah, I had that touchy feely book - thought it ridiculous at the time, totally unaware of its future potential - so binned it.

5th November 2006, 23:20	#87 (permalink)
Ancient Nerd Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: Norfolk Posts: 347 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You can add me to the list. It's taking progressively more pulls on the lever to get the filler cap open. Probably not too long until it fails for good. I'm hoping it will hold out until the first service when they can keep the car until they've got that and all the rest fixed.

6th November 2006, 11:40	#88 (permalink)
Fordson Major Banned Valve Cap Join Date: 4th November 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Should be having new filler cap fitted this week. Will let you know if any improvements.

6th November 2006, 13:24	#89 (permalink)
Fedorov Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th April 2006 Posts: 783 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Appreciate any pics so we can compare with the older filler caps, thanks.

6th November 2006, 15:38	#91 (permalink)
jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 509 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Maybe it's part and parcel of Honda's drive to move away from fossil fuels? Think about it...the Civic can truly be described as environmentally friendly as you can never fill the damn thing up! Copycat got it in one when he said he's "dreading" the thought of filling up and not being able to. How many others feel like already I wonder? Moreover, is there going to be a fix for the fix of the fix? Tip of the Day: Buy shares in foam....

6th November 2006, 16:12	#92 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 2,783 Thanks: 30 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	My 'Millie' suffer from the 'Faulty Filler Cap' syndrome on her last fill up. The lever operates the locking button correctly but the Filler Cap itself remains shut. To get over the problem of constantly returning to the cabin to pull the lever, I held the lever 'open' with a duster. Then the Cap itself can be easily coaxed open. Not the permanent solution, but an interim answer to the embarassing problem. "I changed my headlights the other day. I've installed strobe lights instead. Now when I drive at night, it looks as tho' everyone else is standing still!" Charles H.

6th November 2006, 16:25	#93 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bit of a bodge job that is Charles - nearly as bad as the Toblerone box. Owning a Civic is so exciting - suspense at every fill up!

6th November 2006, 16:41	#95 (permalink)
jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 509 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree with Charles. If you happen to have the problem at a full service station here in Europe, it's all a bit embarrasing. So I'll be packing a duster from now on. Well done that man!

6th November 2006, 16:42	#96 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Reckon service station staff will soon be placing bets every time a Civic pulls up to refuel. How many times lever to filler flap this time?

6th November 2006, 16:47	#97 (permalink)
jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 509 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah, the Shell Sweepstakes for Novice Civics

6th November 2006, 17:03	#99 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can already see it on the options list - Fuel Lever Wedge Duster (available in all body colours ) £26

6th November 2006, 17:09	#100 (permalink)
St Thomas Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th October 2006 Location: UK Posts: 502 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My service "engineer" used the key fob leather as in your duster. Asked me to hold onto it while he pulled the lever to stop the keys scratching the paint. Down to about 12 miles left so needed some fuel