Audi A4 A5 A6 A7 Q5 Q7 Open Stuck Fuel Door Release

#Audi #AudiCars #A4 #A5 #A6 #A7 #Q5 #Q7 #CarTroubleshooting #CarMaintenance #AutoRepair #FuelDoor #Automotive #CarProblems #CarTips
If you're dealing with a stuck fuel door on Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, Q5, or Q7 models, you can try the following steps to open it:
Check for a Manual Release Lever:
Some vehicles have a manual release lever or cable inside the trunk or cargo area near the fuel door. Look for a lever or cable and pull it to manually release the fuel door.
Use the Central Locking System:
Ensure that the central locking system (door locks) is functioning properly. Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the key fob or the door lock button inside the car. Sometimes, this can reset the mechanism and allow you to open the fuel door.
Check for a Fuse Issue:
Verify that the fuse related to the fuel door release is intact and not blown. Refer to the vehicle's manual to locate the fuse box and the specific fuse for the fuel door release mechanism.
Apply Gentle Pressure:
While pressing the fuel door lightly, try to unlock the car again using the key fob or the door lock button. Sometimes, a little pressure on the fuel door while unlocking the car can help release the latch.
Contact Audi Service:
If the above steps don't work, it's advisable to contact an authorized Audi service center or a qualified automotive technician. They can diagnose the issue and provide a safe and appropriate solution to open the stuck fuel door.
Remember to exercise caution and prioritize safety while attempting to open a stuck fuel door. If you're unsure or uncomfortable performing any of these steps yourself, it's best to seek professional assistance.

[@izybella505]

After looking like an idiot at the gas station today, I will definitely try this. Thank you!

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Happen to me at the time. Just work it slow. Take you time and don't scratch the door or sides.

[@InternetPwnDept]

I had this exact same issue over the weekend. Fuel hatch wouldn't open, and the emergency release didn't work on my 2012 A6. After watching this video, I ordered a similar plastic crowbar off Amazon and used WD-40 as mentioned above...it worked flawlessly! Thank you so much, you saved me a very expensive tow!

[@MadDog769]

Thanks for this excellent instructional video! Could not locate the pull cord in the trunk of my 2013 RS5 and was concerned I’d have to get a tow to the dealership. Instead of WD40, I used Houdini lock lubricant. Used the straw to get beside the latch and blasted it from several directions then pushed on the fuel door while locking and unlocking the car. It popped free after about ten cycles. You’re a lifesaver!

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Glad it helped

[@hajimes-orange-juice]

This video is sheer genius. I had the same problem:the fuel hatch for my Audi Q5 wouldn’t open. I tried following the instructions in the Audi user manual: I found the red loop inside the panel in the trunk.,pulled it and nothing happened. I then used a flat screwdriver (carefully) and sprayed WD-40, as this video suggests: worked like a charm. Many thanks to the person who posted this video: you’re a genius

[@AncientAussie]

I had this issue yesterday on my 2018 Audi Q5 with 80 miles fuel range left and three days before the dealership was again open - happened the day after Thanksgiving. I found this KZbin video very helpful because it showed what could be done to open the stuck fuel door. The only issue I had with it was first the emergency opener inside of the trunk did not work and no matter how much force I applied to the door with the motorcycle tire iron (with protective cloth wrapped around it) to lever and pop the door open, was that it wouldn't pop open - I was afraid the door would bend or distort permanently. I persisted and just kept applying more and more leverage and force till it finally did pop open. I had used a LOT of WD40 and it was all over the place. It appeared to me that the latch had 2 tabs on its end and that it appeared one had broken off when the door popped open. I am now not going to close it all the way till I can get it to the dealership.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Crazy to think that the emergency pull doesn't work on all these Audis. You know you reminded me to pull the cord on my 2019 Q3 to make sure it's working and spray it.

[@ryanlibby5533]

Mine won't close now either. Has yours been fixed? How?

[@AncientAussie]

@@ryanlibby5533 No I have left it without a working latch. My wife is usually the one filling the tank and so far she doesn't mind. I am going to view a couple more videos on these and see if I can fix it myself. I was quoted $650 by the dealership to fix it and I am not ready to spend that much - I am guessing if it happened once it will happen again

[@teofilodimaanoiii6100]

My emergency cord worked for a little bit and now it doesn’t work at all for my S5.

[@stephenconrathe7197]

Really clear and simple instructions which worked to a tee. Thanks very much indeed for posting such a helpful video. Excellent!

[@memine3066]

Thank you guy. Excellent fix for a very frustrating issue. Top tip.

[@Giannett0]

Excellent instructions!!! My daughter was caught off guard with the issue at the gas station with my 2013 A7. Thank you very much for posting the video.

[@jackteliuk9288]

¹1l❤l

[@jackteliuk9288]

¹1l❤l

[@montystevens1949]

Had this issue on one of my Q7's. $15 for the part on eBay and 20 minutes of labor and we were in business again. Just use that same plastic pry tool to remove the entire assembly from the the car and the switch is right there held on by 2 torx screws.

[@rejman83]

Do you know the part number / name ? i got same issue with my Q74M

[@montystevens1949]

@@rejman83 I don't know off top the part number or price for the 4M. I have a 4L.

[@nh8383]

Thanks for that..Helped me out big time 👍👍

[@taylorsmail4503]

Thank you for the video! Only had to watch the first minute, thanks for showing the red cord! Just pulled that and it fixed!

[@user-bb6vd3gb5g]

Thanks very much! The WD40’ing the crap out of it worked. The release cord was not working either so the WD40 saved the day. My blood pressure has returned to normal!!

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Make sure you order the new actuator. It's cheap and worth switching

[@fahadsulehria]

What's that tool called?

[@junbug9435]

Thanks for the great tips. I will try that.

[@D0DG3R]

Had this recently happen to my 2012 A7. I tried WD40 on the actuator lock but it didn't do much, when locking or unlocking I'd hear just a pop noise, nothing else which made me believe it had fully conked out, as in completely gone. The other method I used was with a small flat head, to try rotate the plastic end part of the actuator lock to get it to unlock but it was seized shut. What did work was basically using a flat head screw driver enough to pry the door open, it took quite a bit of force and pulling but eventually, after breaking a part of the plastic on the door that holds the locking part of the actuator it did finally open up. As for the coloured door part, I removed this afterwards but broke off 4 clips, they're quite small and due to age no doubt fragile, so they broke. However I plastic welded them back on, and it appears the door slides off to the left of the housing rather then pulling straight off, so if this was to happen to anyone in the future I'd say try the WD40 method for sure, it might be that your fuel cap is dirty and or has a bit if grit blocking its functioning. But if I was to repeat all this again I'd first remove the coloured door by simply sliding it left, to avoid breaking clips. Then you have clear vision to the inner section of the locking part of the actuator and the door that it locks with. A drimmel tool would work great to getting the part of plastic you need to cut out, which is another thing I had to do in order to get it to sit right, as mine had stopped in the open position meaning the flap wouldn't fully be seated. Beat of luck to anyone that encounters this, I had 20 miles range so it was a desperate situation but learn from my mistakes.

[@colehaberman9467]

If emergency hatch doesn’t work, try pulling the hatch and give the cap a little bit punch in and it should pop open, or have someone do that while you pull the hatch, worked for me

[@martinlang9615]

My 2008 Q7 has been doing this for a year, i used silicone spray to no avail. Will definately try the WD40 method. The other problem is the hot coolant control is not working on the climate control, so blows hot on the passenger side and tiny bit of cold on drivers side. At 35 degrees Celsius in Aust it is stinking hot (and here is much cooler compared to other areas). Looked up some youtube vids, looka like I will have to unbolt the wipers, but I will see what happens, after I take the strip off and lift it up. Back to the air con, it was regassed with dye, definitely no leaks. Any advice?

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Sorry, no advice on the dual climate. A lot of cars seem to get that way for what ever reason.

[@martinlang9615]

Auto Ad Builder Thanks for reply. Going to see my after market euro specialist. Cheers.

[@ary4915]

Yes cool...i have the same problem. I ve seen a video how to replace the mechanism. That is cool to👍

[@JuanFlores-ig7kq]

Thank you CAME IN CLUTCH

[@cryptojedi2927]

Thanks for the video! WD40 worked like a champ! But, now got to replace the switch.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Glad it helped

[@craigh9112]

My 2012 a6 is doing this right now and only got 25miles range left so I’ve been soaking it with wd40 and now got to try levering it

[@automotiveadbuilder]

You just have to keep working it. It really sucks. I will come free. Just try not to scratch it. Maybe use some painters tape around the edge.

[@ghanishah]

Craig H same problem with my 2012... how did u fixed the problem Craig...?

[@jajessee]

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@jameshuggins7320]

not all superheroes wear capes. you're a gentleman and a scholar.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Lol. Thanks. Audis can be a lot of fun.....

[@classicredwine]

This happened to me in 2019 and ended up being electrical(error on dashboard). Happening again in 2021. I just bang on the gas door and keep hitting unlock and it eventually opens. I’ll def try to clean it tonight

[@josephkohlerjr.8407]

I have a 2012 A6 that had the same problem after about 4 years.. I broke the thin plastic pull strap.. terrible design..

[@brianban7967]

i have same promble can't open too. audi 2015 a6 2.0t. thank you for showing how to open

[@francisreyes7460]

Very helpful!

[@sandraskrlin9024]

But what if the door cant close back, mine still stay open 🤷‍♀️

[@curlygrlizzy8561]

I’m in New York also weather been in lower teens. My Q5 been doing the same. Clean with WD40!

[@tomaszkus3652]

11 a5 too....will try w40 clean ...if not will replace opening mechanism.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

You have to replace the mechanism most likely

[@BI0FALL]

I'm gonna be honest I ripped open my door

[@BI0FALL]

@kevin aka marko polo usually, as long as you careful, the lock is the only thing that breaks.

[@BI0FALL]

@kevin aka marko polo three credit cards and my fingers.

[@BI0FALL]

@kevin aka marko polo it stays flush to the body so you won't be able to easily grab it (I usually just slipped a card into it and pry it a little) but it will not look like it open. But it will always be open it just won't look like it.

[@fukz00]

I was in audi plants in Neckarsulm and Ingolstadt. I was also in many many show rooms, but i never ever saw anyone placed on an carpet. This must be serious love 😜🤣

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Lol. A lot of Audis have been on that rug. Typ44, S6 C4 and now B5 S4. Owned a lot more Audis, but those ones spent most of the time. The run is very clean actually for being 10 years old.....

[@rafeequearakkakattil5451]

Thank you. Really helped me

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Crazy right. When the fail safe doesn't work....

[@josephsmith1295]

Mine was stuck.. I pressed the unlock on the key fob. And it popped open

[@realitiskateRO]

Mine won t close . I can t find any videos

[@darrylwatkins2335]

Find any solutions yet?

[@azthundercloud]

holy crap. this just happened to me. lucky me...the emergency handle worked. being creative....ok cheap i snipped the tabs off until i can order one.

[@beijinggrandpa4425]

Same issue for me. How to get this plastic thing btw?? Any links?

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Those are just plastic mini crow bars. You could use a butter knife or an old credit card....

[@beijinggrandpa4425]

@@automotiveadbuilder Thanks for replying that fast man, btw where should I spray WD40 on?

[@automotiveadbuilder]

@@beijinggrandpa4425 The side in which it opens and then the actuator when you get it open. It may work or you might need another new one.

[@kgisabeast]

How the hell does something like that break on such a new car? That's ridiculous.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Have you ever looked inside of a gas tank compartment? If the person never cleans it there is a lot of dirty build up.

[@rory4732]

Just happen to me. 2013 A7. Didn’t get it open yet and I need gas ASAP. I’m in New York and it’s -2 it out side, can’t work on it until it’s a little warm.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

You might just be frozen. Everything is freezing over here.

[@viewerman99]

Thxz man . This helped

[@wasanaranaweeraarachchige]

How do you find that plastic piece? What is it called?

[@automotiveadbuilder]

You talking about the pry bar?

[@wasanaranaweeraarachchige]

@@automotiveadbuilder Yes

[@lenep9985]

Thank u for the wd40 hint....my lock now works like new...saved me a costly trip to the garage...👌

[@automotiveadbuilder]

The part is cheap so it might be a good idea to buy one to be safe. I had my e-tron plug stuck in the socket because of the cold the other day. It would not come out. Had to use a heat gun and in less than a minute it came free.

[@readywhenyouare7262]

Thanks man I have Audi a3 it’s 2018 I just did what you said it’s just woke very good thanks again

[@automotiveadbuilder]

I'm glad you fixed it.

[@lucaeh]

Can we just buy a new one?

[@andreaaltringer9273]

Where am I supposed to get that piece?!

[@automotiveadbuilder]

What a piece of plastic?

[@robertbutler2481]

This didn’t work on my A4 .

[@MarcoPerez-mr2ou]

Bro I ripped mine off yesterday you have to have your car unlocked instead of having it locked for it can open

Thank you very much. WD 40 in excessive amount and then locking, unlocking, locking, unlocking did the trick.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

You probably still need that cheap actuator, so it would be worth buying and changing.

@@automotiveadbuilder Yeah I will. It barely moves if at all.

[@MrBNARick]

WD-40 WHILE USING THE KEY FOB TO LOCK AND THEN UNLOCK REPEATEDLY

[@timoklap]

just change a new one, costs 18$ and is a less then 30min job

[@NoName-bi3vs]

? Are these 2017 Audi a4 gas door actuator buttons electronically power controlled to lock and unlock as you use the key-fob to lock the car? Does the gas cap lid lock too like the guy in the following video does at the end of his repair ?..., kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqjOYXmMm8isrLM ....,Thanks for checking in advance for me.

[@aajohnsoutube]

Also make sure the doors unlocked]. Lol

[@travelwithme7133]

Damn nearly 500k views. Must be common fault with Audi. Don't think I'll buy one again

[@raynielr9949]

My can open if just won’t close

[@MrNando2001]

Whats wd40

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Really?

[@ManafKAMIL]

Thank you.... You are a legend... when this happens one is usually at the petrol station and can't drive to the service centre for help

[@yaxganzero1393]

haha you park your car on the carpet?

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Yep my Audis park on carpets

[@yaxganzero1393]

@@automotiveadbuilder lol you either love the car or hated the carpet, its dope

[@styleomatic]

Ugh.... for a car that costs this much, this seems like an unnecessary PITA.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

styleomatic yeah it's 25 dollar part to fix....

[@styleomatic]

Auto Ad Builder Good thing it's only 25 bucks!

[@gc4060]

car hater today?

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Car Hater Live. I have a bunch I have to schedule weekly

[@martinlang9615]

Auto Ad Builder Yep, sounds like it 😂

[@ranjithpremasiri1069]

Too much talking for this little crap

[@automotiveadbuilder]

If you say so jerk off

[@mentormomentsofficial]

You have just unlock your car and the latch releases the correct way 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@djrx2]

Yeah, that's the problem. The gas door no longer opens when the door is unlocked. Also, the car is already unlocked when you pull up to buy gas.

[@EstineFN.]

All time low

[@jgasl]

Dude get to the god damn point

[@sergemurza2433]

didnt even fix the problem. this video is useless. everyone got dumber after watching this video.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

You were DUMB to begin with so i cant help you.....

[@sergemurza2433]

lol you didn’t do anything. You still look like an idiot at the gas station. Fix the problem. You probably changed your oil with olive oil

[@user-tk7zn6pc5x]

1:15

[@ColorfulEscapades]

is this car in your living room parked? dafuq

[@automotiveadbuilder]

No that is in my garage. I have a carpet on the floor for many years and it stays really clean. I never pull in Audis when it is bad weather. Now there is a 2002 Audi S4 B5 that sits on it.

[@zjterre3215]

Tried all sorts as recommended here and other similar videos for my Audi A6 Avant Diesel 2012..no success😭..had to take it to a garage get them to install a new actuator..I'm now £90.00 lighter 😁15.11.22

[@zjterre3215]

Tried all sorts as recommended her and other similar videos for my Audi A6 Avant Diesel..no success😭..had to take it to a garage get them to install a new actuator..I'm now £90.00 lighter 😁15.11.22