Bill G. Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Anyone know how to get the gas cap door open when it is frozen shut due to melting/freezing snow/ice? I pounded on it, pulled the lever many times, but it would not open. And there is no way I was going to pry on the painted surfaces with a screwdriver or something. Luckily I was not 'out' of gas and it thawed out overnight in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowser51 Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Pour some warm water on it next time? It happened to me once. Just went inside and asked the clerk for some warm water. She says it happens from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painless Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Hi Bill, I used a spent gift card and work it around the fuel door when in a pinch (saves the paint) and timed my fill-ups after being in the garage. This is a known issue for SOA and is addressed with Service Bulletin 12-226-17R (there may be a later revision). Your '19 should be eligible to have the SB accomplished for free and should take less than an hour or so. Attached are: SB 12-226-17R Service Manual sections referencing the "Saucer Assembly" If your mechanic skills are above average, there is a very good video showing this replacement as well: Fuel Door Sticking Closed in Cold Weather - 12-226-17R.pdfRemote Openers.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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