Fuel Cap & Boot Not Opening

[andybrown]

Hi Guys!

Ok, went to the out this evening, when we went back to the car, the alarm had been set off (no sound, its disconnected apparently!!)

thought nothing of it, but shortly after i went to fill up as the fuel light was on, but the boot release button did not work, and it won't open the boot either.

the key fob did open the boot a few times, but now that doesn't work either.

Iv managed to hack my way in thanks to a large spanner, so i can fill up at least!

Any ideas whats broken?
I have tried an old boot / fuel cap switch as well, both dont work.


And :)

[t5 stealth]

what model is this............p2 v70 ?

wait i just seen it.c70 lol.........sorry :)

[foammanmark]

Similar happened to my C70, but it was the switch and I simply changed it. Could it be a fuse?

[Wobbly Dave]

If you can get into the boot then you can use the manual release to open the fuel flap.

[andybrown]

Update...

The fuel cap now opens, but i cant get into the boot still, and it wont open with the key fob either :/

[t5 pete]

Update...

The fuel cap now opens, but i cant get into the boot still, and it wont open with the key fob either :/

If you use the key in the boot lock it will open the boot

[andybrown]

If you use the key in the boot lock it will open the boot

Unfortunately not in this case :(

[Wobbly Dave]

I have spares to repair the fuel flap mechanism.

Have you tried opening & closing the bonnet. Does the fob operate the central locking?

[andybrown]

I have spares to repair the fuel flap mechanism.

Have you tried opening & closing the bonnet. Does the fob operate the central locking?

Yeah the fob opens and locks the car fine, what can opening and closing the bonnet do for the boot? lol

[Wobbly Dave]

I was wondering if your key fob /central locking system was working. Sometimes due to an incorrect closure of the bonnet - the key fob/ CLS stops.

[M-R-P]

Isn't there a hidden keyhole in the boot lid, near the number plate light, like on some V70s?

[Wobbly Dave]

There are only 2 methods of getting into the boot of a C70 - using the key - or using the fob. Well as far as I know - & I have done extensive surgery in that area.

If the fuses are ok & the CLS is working the only other thing would be to push down on the lid to ensure that the lock is fully engaged & work it from there.

This may result in the drilling out of that lock & its subsequent replacement.

[andybrown]

I was wondering if your key fob /central locking system was working. Sometimes due to an incorrect closure of the bonnet - the key fob/ CLS stops.

Well it stopped opening after i had been at the fuse box in the engine bay, il have a look on my dinner break :)

[andybrown]

FIXED!

I replaced the fuse, the original wasnt blown, but the contacts were all crappy, so all is good.

Just need to take the fuel cap off now and bend it back into shape :/ lol!

[Porcine_Aviator]

FIXED!

I replaced the fuse, the original wasnt blown, but the contacts were all crappy, so all is good.

Just need to take the fuel cap off now and bend it back into shape :/ lol!

Going to use your head to do that then ?:biggrin::hidesbehi

[V70 Graham]

FIXED!

I replaced the fuse, the original wasnt blown, but the contacts were all crappy, so all is good.

Just need to take the fuel cap off now and bend it back into shape :/ lol!

Glad it turned out to be a simple fix.

[Wobbly Dave]

I have spare flaps in black & silver if you need them?

[M-R-P]

Flaps :D

[andybrown]

Going to use your head to do that then ?:biggrin::hidesbehi

Haha, i think i need to!!!

I might end up needing the Bracket Dave, depends how much i bent it!

[Wobbly Dave]

small things amuse small minds eh Martin?