Kia Sorento Fuel Door Release Not Working

Broken fuel door release.

Kia sorento fuel door release not working. The average cost for a kia sorento fuel door release actuator replacement is between 142 and 163. The 2011 kia sorento has 1 problems reported for fuel door release button does not work. Some vehicles have releases for the fuel door in these cars you have to pull the fuel door release usually a lever on the inside of the car but sometimes a button on the keys which opens the fuel door. Need a little more help.

I put a piece of insulation on the side opposite the hinge and it pops open when that little bit of pressure is on the door when it is closed. Labor costs are estimated between 79 and 100 while parts are priced at 63. Service advisor kristin ranney shows us how to open your gas door in a 2016 kia sorento. I had to figure out how to get gas in my car when my fuel door wouldn t open.

Remove the fuel filler cover a after loosening screws 2ea. One day the power lock actuator stopped working and wouldn t allow the door to open. Gary rome kia 860. Estimate does not include taxes and fees.

Most of the reasons for a fuel door that won t open are relatively simple. If it does not open with button open hatch and right hand side is a small panel which the jack is behind at the left hand side of the jack is a handle to pull to open it when open spray some wd40 on the release catch at the left hand side of the filler outside you will usually find the little rubber cover split where you can spray in. Second generation xm 2011 2020 kia sorento xm 2011 2020 service manual body electrical system fuel filler door fuel filler door release actuator inspection 1. My door was working fine just 5 hours ago.

2012 sorento fuel door will not open when button is pushed. The solenoid actuates but the door does not pop open. This is what i came up with. 2016 kia sorento my power rear hatch isn t working.

The button in your car not working. Give us a call or a visit. Average failure mileage is 180 000 miles. Gas door on 2011 kia sorento sticks wont open when button on door is pushed answered by a verified kia mechanic.

Open the fuel door with the button or if it will not open that way use the emergency release inside the rear hatch area located on drivers side behind a small panel.