Volkswagen Touareg 2012 gas lid actuator fix

End to end explanation on fixing gas lid actuator and hope this helps, this is my first DIY video since I could not find one that could help me and figured my way out.

[@douglasb.1203]

Thank you sir! You just saved me money. Took all of 5 minutes and it works. Btw: my 2014 Touareg TDI is the same color. That's kismet.

[@paulogurion2433]

This is awesome!!! Thank you! You just saved me for paying $300+ for parts and labor!

[@mudflap61]

Thanks, best repair video I have seen

[@sumeetkakroo]

Honesty this was my first one and glad it helped you

[@ericalvarado1228]

Dude I just fixed my 2014 tdi R-line! Thanks to you and this video!!!!!!

[@sumeetkakroo]

I am happy it helped you. If the lock is stuck means it’s a solenoid issue otherwise it’s a free moving mechanism without having any power input. This part would require replacement likely..hope you tried pressing hard on the twist lock

[@ericalvarado1228]

@@sumeetkakroo it was exactly the same problem as yours. Just needed a little lubricant in the hole.

[@reecegenadt9874]

Mate what’s the part number for your TDI R-Line? I have the same car and same issue

[@ericalvarado1228]

@@reecegenadt9874 what do you mean part number?

[@jakeholcombe5709]

Thank you sir

[@gbizzle201]

Hopefully this helps my Passat, same year, same gas tank setup.

[@loringuysingersongwriterfo1917]

great vid thanks this has just started to happen to us..The dealer wants $80.00 for the part!

[@sashagrishin5484]

3:24 I also put some oil to lubricate the moving parts inside as recommended by the author. It didn't help. Then I disassembled the actuator and I found the above mentioned tube ( or hole) was sealed, i.e not pass-through. So it make no sense to put some oil in the hole. Once disassembled I found no corrosion, the motor in good, working condition, was enough white lubricant inside. Have no idea what caused the problem. So I just lubricated with some additional silicone all moving parts inside. Then assembeled the mechanism and put it back. 2013 VW Tuareg NF.

[@aniketlot4404]

Did you have any video or image of the inside of the actuator i need a reference, i also opened it but my locking mechanism is good but the round shaped plastic does not rotate.

[@Venenooffroad]

Thanks for the video, I will try this weekend, regards.

[@valetic679]

Fantastic, Top. Danke Thank You

[@ericalvarado1228]

How do I open it though? Like, it’s stuck closed.

[@guew123]

Thank you!

[@wackyp]

How do you open it if it doesn’t open? Your step one is to open it ! Lol