Fuel Fuel Filler Cap - Page 6

pjelsworth · 6th November 2006, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassa

I can already see it on the options list -

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

Being a bit conservative on the pricing Bassa

Charles_Harding · 6th November 2006, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjelsworth

Being a bit conservative on the pricing Bassa

Just checked their web-site, they've sold out already!!

I'll give China a ring.........

"The first rule of intelligent tinkering is to save all the parts!"

Charles H.(Duster millionare 2B)

Ancient Nerd · 6th November 2006, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

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.

Thanks Charles, I'll be using that.

First the HFT microphone bodge. Now the Fuel filler bodge. Add Honda's pre-fitted tyre gunk bodge and you really wonder whatever happened to Honda's build quality reputation.

3rd Honda · 6th November 2006, 20:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ancient Nerd

Thanks Charles, I'll be using that.

First the HFT microphone bodge. Now the Fuel filler bodge. Add Hond'a pre-fitted tyre gunk bodge and you really wonder whatever happened to Honda's build quality reputation.

Honda's build quality reputation came from cars built in Japan, and to a lesser extent the USA. UK built cars obviously have more than a touch of the Longbridge reputation!

WoolyCiv · 6th November 2006, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fedorov

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

There is a pic posted earlier in this thread of a 'New filler cap/flap' that looks just like one fitted to my car.
Could someone post a pic of the 'old' filler cap/flap as I would like to know the difference

daiashthomas · 6th November 2006, 23:00

me 2 coz mine looks exactly like that so-called new 1

pjelsworth · 7th November 2006, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3rd Honda

Honda's build quality reputation came from cars built in Japan, and to a lesser extent the USA. UK built cars obviously have more than a touch of the Longbridge reputation!

Honda have been building Civics in Swindon for years without issues. Is the Jazz also built there?

jayt43 · 7th November 2006, 13:35

Well, the Jazz was originally built in Japan, though I'm not sure if American plants are now building the US version (called Fit). The new CR-V is going to be built at Swindon though.

I also read that the last Swindon built Civic topped the reliability charts, based on the cost of repairs versus the number of garage visits.

And I doubt Honda would create another 700 jobs at Swindon if they didn't have faith in the plant!

Bassa · 7th November 2006, 14:03

There was mention of building the Jazz/Fit in China - country that is not Royal Doulton!

Of all the Hondas owned over the years the build quality has always been good but the best, in my opinion, was my wife's Japanese built Jazz.

jayt43 · 7th November 2006, 14:17

Yes, Bassa, I agree. My 2002 Jazz was fabulously built. And it was actually one of the first examples imported into the country. No doubt it helped that the Jazz had already been on sale in Japanese market for a year, so even with early UK models, they already knew how to build them well.

And, of course, there were no problems with the filler cap. You needed a key to open the cap, while the exterior flap locked with the central locking. Worked well!!

Bassa · 7th November 2006, 15:47

Yep, great little car the Jazz - absolutely squeak & rattle free - screwed together like a Honda should be.
We had the Sport with the CVT transmission - an absolute delight.
No wonder it scores so well in all the surveys.
Also, it had a rear wiper (with washer jet Mr Harding), spare wheel and TWO seat back pockets!
Fuel filler worked so well - never gave it a thought.

Going off thread a tad - be in trouble - Jazzinfo.com ?

jayt43 · 7th November 2006, 19:47

Yes, Bassa the two seat back pockets. Now that was luxury! Actually, my Sport had really nice (blue) interior upholstery. Felt like it would last and last. And the seats were like Captain's chairs! Actually I quite miss the old girl and the way she was built

Although it has to be said, I do love my Civic!

Oops, must get back on topic...

Bassa · 8th November 2006, 09:32

Hi jayt
Our Jazz was the first one we had bespoke leather fitted by Transform. Also had the Honda Sat Nav. dealer fitted.
Was a very smart little car and like you still quite miss it - but overall I'm very pleased with the Civic - think we just take pleasure in moaning about any faults however trivial they may be - it'll teach us not to buy a new model so early on? - probably not.
Just to get back on topic, I'll mention the 'fuel filler cap' --- so there.

daiashthomas · 9th November 2006, 23:35

that crappy bit of foam is not up to much is it LOL.

been on less thn a week and is quite squashed and barely opens the filler cap.
just shocking

bannagh · 10th November 2006, 10:18

My fuel cap (on a June 2006 2.2 CDTi) has started these last few weeks playing up on me. I took it to Curtis Honda to get fixed, mentioning that I wasn't overly happy with the foam solution. They got back to me saying my car came after the foam problem was supposedly resolved and i'm to get a new cap as they contacted Honda regarding it! Thought you might be interested. I'll just have to see how the new cap works when i get it fitted.

smiffy · 10th November 2006, 12:38

Don't get your hopes up too much. I've got a new cap and it's stuck closed two times out of four so far. What next - replace the whole car (keeping the new fillercap, obviously)?

Bassa · 10th November 2006, 12:58

Mr Harding would probably sell you a fuel lever wedge duster!

Tydo · 10th November 2006, 14:08

Mine has just started playing up after 7 months of ownership aside from the duster modification is there anything else (short of smashing the cap with a hammer) that will fix it?

Charles_Harding · 10th November 2006, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassa

Mr Harding would probably sell you a fuel lever wedge duster!

When the stock comes in!

I've sprayed the hinge part of the flap with WD40......seems to help.

"There are two things no man will admit he cannot do well: Drive and make love!"
(not at the same time anyway!)

Charles H.

Tydo · 17th November 2006, 13:27

Got it sussed. If it gets stuck pull the lever fully open then reach around the back with your fingers until you feel the cable. With the lever fully open push down on the cable as hard as you can and the cap flies open. Seems to have unstuck mine as it worked fine for the next 5 times I tried it.

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6th November 2006, 23:00	#106 (permalink)
daiashthomas Wheelnut Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Nr. Swansea Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	me 2 coz mine looks exactly like that so-called new 1

7th November 2006, 13:35	#108 (permalink)
jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 509 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, the Jazz was originally built in Japan, though I'm not sure if American plants are now building the US version (called Fit). The new CR-V is going to be built at Swindon though. I also read that the last Swindon built Civic topped the reliability charts, based on the cost of repairs versus the number of garage visits. And I doubt Honda would create another 700 jobs at Swindon if they didn't have faith in the plant!

7th November 2006, 14:03	#109 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There was mention of building the Jazz/Fit in China - country that is not Royal Doulton! Of all the Hondas owned over the years the build quality has always been good but the best, in my opinion, was my wife's Japanese built Jazz.

7th November 2006, 14:17	#110 (permalink)
jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 509 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, Bassa, I agree. My 2002 Jazz was fabulously built. And it was actually one of the first examples imported into the country. No doubt it helped that the Jazz had already been on sale in Japanese market for a year, so even with early UK models, they already knew how to build them well. And, of course, there were no problems with the filler cap. You needed a key to open the cap, while the exterior flap locked with the central locking. Worked well!!

7th November 2006, 15:47	#111 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yep, great little car the Jazz - absolutely squeak & rattle free - screwed together like a Honda should be. We had the Sport with the CVT transmission - an absolute delight. No wonder it scores so well in all the surveys. Also, it had a rear wiper (with washer jet Mr Harding), spare wheel and TWO seat back pockets! Fuel filler worked so well - never gave it a thought. Going off thread a tad - be in trouble - Jazzinfo.com ?

7th November 2006, 19:47	#112 (permalink)
jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 509 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, Bassa the two seat back pockets. Now that was luxury! Actually, my Sport had really nice (blue) interior upholstery. Felt like it would last and last. And the seats were like Captain's chairs! Actually I quite miss the old girl and the way she was built Although it has to be said, I do love my Civic! Oops, must get back on topic...

8th November 2006, 09:32	#113 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi jayt Our Jazz was the first one we had bespoke leather fitted by Transform. Also had the Honda Sat Nav. dealer fitted. Was a very smart little car and like you still quite miss it - but overall I'm very pleased with the Civic - think we just take pleasure in moaning about any faults however trivial they may be - it'll teach us not to buy a new model so early on? - probably not. Just to get back on topic, I'll mention the 'fuel filler cap' --- so there.

9th November 2006, 23:35	#114 (permalink)
daiashthomas Wheelnut Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Nr. Swansea Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	that crappy bit of foam is not up to much is it LOL. been on less thn a week and is quite squashed and barely opens the filler cap. just shocking

10th November 2006, 10:18	#115 (permalink)
bannagh Valve Cap Join Date: 27th October 2006 Location: Ballymena Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My fuel cap (on a June 2006 2.2 CDTi) has started these last few weeks playing up on me. I took it to Curtis Honda to get fixed, mentioning that I wasn't overly happy with the foam solution. They got back to me saying my car came after the foam problem was supposedly resolved and i'm to get a new cap as they contacted Honda regarding it! Thought you might be interested. I'll just have to see how the new cap works when i get it fitted.

10th November 2006, 12:38	#116 (permalink)
smiffy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Buxton, UK Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don't get your hopes up too much. I've got a new cap and it's stuck closed two times out of four so far. What next - replace the whole car (keeping the new fillercap, obviously)?

10th November 2006, 12:58	#117 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mr Harding would probably sell you a fuel lever wedge duster!

10th November 2006, 14:08	#118 (permalink)
Tydo Wheelnut Join Date: 16th August 2006 Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mine has just started playing up after 7 months of ownership aside from the duster modification is there anything else (short of smashing the cap with a hammer) that will fix it?

17th November 2006, 13:27	#120 (permalink)
Tydo Wheelnut Join Date: 16th August 2006 Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Got it sussed. If it gets stuck pull the lever fully open then reach around the back with your fingers until you feel the cable. With the lever fully open push down on the cable as hard as you can and the cap flies open. Seems to have unstuck mine as it worked fine for the next 5 times I tried it.