Better check yours is working!

[Gremlin500]

Hi all, just a heads up in case you have the same problem as me, but just didn't realise yet, as it's not the sort of thing you check.

I was messing about cleaning the car as usual, and remembered that inside the fuel filler flap was a bit grubby, so got in there to clean it, and on opening the flap, I noticed the door lock button was down, i.e. car locked! Yup, solenoid dud. £45 for a replacement (Cooper). I haven't checked MOF yet, but I bet it's the water gremlin (no pun intended) again (just did roof motor last year :-o).

With the price of fuel these days, can't be too careful, although almost a tankful on such a small item is painful.

 

[andysat]

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Stuart Truman]

Thanks for the heads up!

Andy, you *really* need to stop worrying about your car!

 

[Adamski]

Next thread from Andy - "My solenoid has failed"

:rofl:


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[DrNick]

Next thread from Andy - "My solenoid has failed"

:rofl:


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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: made me laugh out loud!

 

[Adamski]

Touch wood! Seriously, hope no one (especially Andy :friends: ) has theirs fail :roll: :lol:


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[andysat]

Touch wood! Seriously, hope no one (especially Andy :friends: ) has theirs fail :roll: :lol:


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Cheers guys-its nice to know im 'famous' for something on here

 

[Stuart Truman]

Mostly for signing off with the smiley

 

[andysat]

Mostly for signing off with the smiley

 

[Mafoo]

Just checked mine. It doesnt work

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[Gremlin500]

Oh no! Its the Roof Motor Water Gremlin, moved over to the other side of the car! (Cue: "Outer Limits" music......)

 

[Gremlin500]

Maybe it IS Gremlins living in the rear wheel arches?

I mean, springs, roof motors, now this!!!!

 

[Gremlin500]

OK, got the part, and confirmed the original is dud, BUT, original is shorter than replacement part by approx 12mm, so not sure if fuel flap has been forced open at some time past. Will post a how to with pics soon , in case anyone else has the same problem.

 

[spr_bimmer]

i broke mine on one of my first fill ups, i had accidentally locked my car when getting out to pump and didn't know there was even a lock on it... it was winter so i thought it was frozen shut, broke it open.

not sure if i will bother replacing it though.