DIY Fix Toyota Fuel Door Spring

If the fuel door on your Toyota will not open, here's how to easily fix it yourself. The replacement fuel door spring is very inexpensive and only takes a couple of minutes to install. Here is the part that I used: Dorman 47208, www.amazon.com...

[@swmig19]

7 years later, this video is still helping out folks like me. Thanks for the tip! 👍🏼

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. Though 7 years having past, I expect that this problem is affecting more Toyota owners and their aging cars.

[@gaojiemu7826]

The yellow duck tool is amazing.

[@rcayala78]

LOL!

[@eticson]

Thanks! Now i carry the duck all the time. Didn't even bother to change the spring ;)

[@cakeboss1721]

Lmaoo

[@alfonsovelez1763]

😂

[@ramankrishnan8552]

lol. nice

[@joedee6630]

Love it

[@melissaleonard333]

😂😂😂 you are my kind of person

[@justinrodriguez7214]

videos like this are the best part about youtube. free education and the video angles are so good you wouldnt even need to speak english to understand.

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it.

[@compacheo603]

2024 still saving the day with these videos 🫡

[@WorseThanChiggers]

@@compacheo603 As our cars continue to age, these common problems will be even more prevalent.

[@pv3566]

I need a yellow duck. For the last week while waiting for my spring to be delivered I've had to pull the latch, hold it open with my foot and reach my hand out to open for fuel flap. Very acrobatic.

[@ac-130fan]

Been using a pen to keep it jammed open for over a decade. Just now realizing that it doesn’t come like that from factory 😂

[@74jailbreaker]

Just finished doing this. It's amazing how much little effort is required for this fix but it makes the biggest difference in the world!

[@DylanWarburg]

Thanks. Finally bought and installed this spring after 2 auto shops told me they didn’t know how to fix it. Shipping cost more than the part.

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Great result! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@galaxycircling]

Great video. Thank you for saving my nervous system from unneeded anxiety.

[@barbraedumanichukwu5298]

You saved me a lifetime of embarrassment. My gas was on E and I pulled over to the closest gas station to fill up my tank, only for me to find out that my gas tank door wasn't opening. I felt like the world was against me. There are not a lot of videos like this out there so when yours came up as a suggestion, I was so thankful. You don't know how much money you just saved me today.

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it.

[@naisaetern1923]

Omg this happen to me this morning except I have enough to get to work and back home. I was ready to call off work to tell them I couldn’t get gas 😅

[@SuperDrefuss]

Me yesterday at the pump here in San Francisco, home of the patient and non suspicious. Difference is that I found the wrong video, sitting there looking stupid, but clearly in need of help. Instead, the attendant looked as if he was ready to call the police, and no one getting gas had the time of day. I then looked up, "how many miles till refill on empty light", went home and hoped to find this video. Off I go to get a rubber ducky and some gas. I'll order this springy thing today. Thank you!

[@assman4003]

Thank you so much for posting this! I own a 2011 rav4 and was very frustrated when I went to get gas earlier and I couldn't open the fuel door. I didn't have the "special tool" but a rolled up sock allowed me to open the fuel door. The fuel door spring actually fell out when I went to open the door and all I needed to do was pop the spring back in place and now everything is working as it should. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments. Nice result at no cost! Just be sure to get the proper "special tool" next time. :)

[@vicproulx5625]

Much thanks. I was real low on fuel. Could not open the fuel door. Went home and found your video, and fueled up within 20 minutes. How did this country survive before KZbin, and fine people like WorseThanChiggers?

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it.

[@danwarners5798]

Thanks.. I was fueling up my Lexus when the spring fell off . The thanks to your video I knew how to fix it.

[@maureenfoelkl1565]

Thank you for this video. You just saved me 90 bucks. That's what my Toyota dealer wanted for the fix.

[@josealeman5734]

Thank you so much. I was at the gas station and I couldn’t open the fuel door. Thanks to you I was able to do it thank you so much.

[@CulichorHimself]

Oh man you save my day, I just ordered the yellow tool from amazon I should get it by monday, so I don't need ti fix the fuel door, Thank you!!

[@user-fh9so7ub9u]

You could have save a lot of money if you just buy it from 99 cents store 🤣🤣🤣

[@petef6828]

Excellent edited video with good insights, all the essentials and just the right amount of nonsense (rubber duck). Thanks for the solution, and Great job !

[@toygigante]

I can’t thank you enough! I panicked and almost ripped the gas door open. Glad I watched this first.

[@gman8460]

Great Video. I too was stuck at the pump and wouldn’t of been able to resolve my issue without your help. Thank You Very Much!

[@Daijaga]

Just picked up my mom in her car after an emergency surgery, went to fuel up and this happened. This video saved my ass, many many thanks!

[@aliaslisabeth1031]

It is nice to know what the proper name of that spring is. That's half the battle!

[@krees169]

Thank you for making this video! Very clear and succinct and saved me a lot of money by not having to go to the dealer!

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it.

[@kkim1177]

Man..... you saved my life man.. I was stuck in middle of highway 5 with no access to gas tank.. I thought I was done... thank u

[@trefordavies3670]

Oh my god ! Can’t thank you enough . My Suzuki Grand Vitara has a sticking petrol cap . It’s really annoying , I have focussed on the cable pull and couldn’t see why the cap didn’t spring opened as it seemed ok . The answer was a dodgy spring , bent that into shape and it’s working a dream . Thank you Sir .

[@WorseThanChiggers]

@@trefordavies3670 thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. Great job fixing it yourself!

[@heatherevans4530]

Thank you so much for this video! My dealership wanted me to schedule an appointment and leave my car with the for 1-2 days to have a technician look at it. So glad I found your video

[@orlandob9958]

I gotta thank you man. I can't believe that this is what a shop wanted to charge my girl $180 for. Followed this video and fixed it myself for only a few bucks for the spring.

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Excellent result!

[@kelliquinn1342]

Well done video ❣️ simply stated, clear , straight to the points a little humor 🐤 thank you

[@76kamikazi]

Thanks for the info and the rubber duck is the star of this video it deserves a like.

[@joannedestephano3430]

Got the replacement part from the Lexus dealer (after using a binder clip for several months) but couldn't figure out how to get it on. Watched the video and the tip about slipping the plastic end behind the door with it partially closed, did the trick. Thanks so much for saving me about $35 at the dealer! awesome!

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Love it!

[@susanpdavis62]

THANKS!!!! You saved the day. I can't believe that spring broke. My car is only a year old. Guess this means a warranty visit.

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Unless you're already at the dealership for something else, it's probably not worth the trouble to make a warranty claim, get an appointment, and do the drop off and pickup. Just order the spring for a few bucks and snap it in.

[@rahuthan7195]

Burst out laughing at the SPECIAL tool! 😅 Man… you should market some of those with your signature!😂

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Get yourself some WorseThanChiggers rubber ducky special tools. Great stocking stuffers!

[@Cariman630]

Rubber Ducky is the winner here. 😊

[@kashifraza716]

Thank you for the tip. It was very helpful. I was clueless. You are very helpful. God bless you. May your dreams come true

[@wiecek13]

Thank you for your service You just saved my ass on the other side of town

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it!

[@kenjlee]

Thank you for the ducky trick now I can go to a gas station without an umbrella

[@JayKing1121]

Wow thank you So much! My spring literally just fell out this morning while pumping gas

[@ErickValenzuela-po2mt]

That yellow duck made my day

[@rachelwilliams8767]

Thank you so much for this vid especially the special toy, I was quoted $160 to fix the spring

[@porko882]

Really? My guy has done little things like this for free when I got an oil change and stuff.

[@PongoXBongo]

Guessing that was a "standard" $100 labor charge plus $60 for the part with tax (fancy OEM version perhaps?).

[@rissa23ish]

I know absolutely nothing about cars and you helped me fix this problem, THANK YOU!!

[@xantheemerick6838]

Thanks for a wonderful straight to the point video. Dang...now I have to buy a spring AND a duck! The duck is genius :)

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it.

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

On a 2005 4Runner, I found it was easier to fit to the slot behind the door hinge rod first, second then snap on the hinge rod, third and last push the plastic tab toward the hinge to have that last bit secured in the outer slot. I assume that is why the flex tab is designed to be on the outer portion of the spring part, to allow a slight bit of flex to get the final snap in.

[@dulmidiidyare352]

Thank you, I was out of gas and wasn’t sure how to open the gas cap. Luckily the especial tool helped me. I will order the spring soon. Appreciated

[@amerlin388]

Tip 1. If you have no helper and no duck, you may be able to loop the seat belt to hold the door release lever. (happened to me at a gas station) Tip 2. My spring clip did not break but lost its push back (must be a better word for this). I cut piece from a foam ear plug and inserted it between the leaves of the spring clip and fuel door has worked fine ever since.

[@mattevans1643]

"Spring" is the word you are looking for. The spring lost its spring.

[@genevievewesslink5562]

You are a legend. Thank you for the insight. I was panicking that everything was broken and it would cost me heaps to get fixed but I watched your video thanks to google search. I tried your trick to see if it was a broken hinge causing the issue and it was actually the fuel cap cord caught on the fuel flap that was causing the non opening but your technique to keep the release open was super helpful! So from panic to no panic truly grateful 😃

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments and for sharing your success story. I really appreciate it.

[@Kestrel512]

Thanks! My fuel door wouldn’t open after a winter storm, I thought it was iced shut and kept trying to pry it. But this worked great!

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. Glad you had a good outcome.

[@chevy1500hd1]

Great informational video. I have been missing this spring for quite awhile. After seeing your video, I ordered new spring from Amazon.

[@bekesize]

Thanks! A tip, the spring I bought for 7 bucks on amazon wasn’t strong enough to open the door. I bought a FUEL DOOR SPRING from Toyota parts for 2 bucks, they delivered for free to any local Toyota dealer.

[@christopherrowell3777]

Mate this has just saved me so much stress thought something was broken 😂 thanks so much worked a treat

[@CelebrationsInInk]

Thank you soooo much. Your video made it super simple so that even this 66 yo lady was able to do it in 2 minutes. 😊

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. Great story!

[@bibimbap7169]

Just got my spring.Your video helped! Thanks

[@TheDjssense]

Bro thank you very much. Very useful. Was stuck at petrol station almost an hour to open the bladdy fuel tank. Good tips bro thanks much

[@tracyb8193]

I couldn't get it to work, but it only took my boyfriend 5 mins to do it. Thanks for the info!

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Good boyfriend. Sounds like a keeper!

[@vukileadonsi189]

Amazing, thank you. You just saved me at least £100

[@SuperDayday101]

Thank you for this video lol you saved my anxiety

[@deniesewilliams3748]

Let me tell you. I just pulled up to get gas. My door wouldn’t open. Long story short. I came across your video. I want to say thank you. I didn’t have a rubber duck, but I had a small flashlight. I put it under it and it opened. Thank you so much.

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. Get yourself a rubber duck for emergencies.

[@MrOsasco]

Happened to me today at the gas pump. It is cold here. Found this video and it is all good.

[@alale923]

I wish my fuel door tool was as cool as yours! Been dealing with a dead fuel door for three years and jus fixed it today. I used a folded up junk mail envelope to keep my fuel door latch open😆.

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Good job on your fix! I'm sure you'll be glad to have that resolved. Not to worry. We won't tell anybody that you used an inferior tool.

[@djprofessorjeff]

Great Vid Appreciate you taking the time

[@l1vely17]

Thank you. I have a 1998 Lexus GS400 and mine just broke. Your video was a great help!

[@goatwoman17]

OMG!!! That's it! Thank you so much! My door stopped opening and I was left with a little piece of metal on the ground which I realize is the broken spring! I also can't believe I had a duck in my glove compartment that I could've used to open the hatch! Instead I used a screwdriver and bailing rope and I'll kinds of finagling....

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Great result! Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it.

[@trevorhughes8070]

Thanks very much - you saved my life!

[@curtisgrindahl446]

You gave me exactly the guidance I needed, though I don't have a rubber ducky. :-) What I found was not that the spring had given up the ghost on my 2012 Camry, but that weeks of rain had so stiffened the hinge on the door that it wouldn't open. Propping the lever up I was able to open the door and then applied some graphite to the hinges. I worked the door a few dozen times and gave it another try... Works just fine. I might have gotten there on my own but KZbin makes it so easy to learn from others experience that I had to give that a try before launching out on my own. Thanks much. I'll check your KZbin thread and see whether subscribing makes sense for me. But regardless... thank you. You definitely earned a thumbs up!

[@wilvandermeulen4930]

I think I will order the special tool instead of the spring. Great video, super helpful.

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate. Be sure to ask your Snap-on driver for one of those.

[@deniesewilliams3748]

You are welcome. I just shared it on my FB page. You saved me a lot of money.

[@squatchmoney70]

Thanks. I didn't have a special tool for step 1 so I had to call Snap-on. 🤣 But really, the info on how to install the spring was helpful.

[@beatrizboccheciampe4941]

I LIKE THE "SPECIAL TOOL" ( MANY USES)!🤣🤣

[@homeshpatel]

Thankyou so much..u have saved atleast $45 ...my neighborhood garage guy asked $45 just for inspection...

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments. I like happy results. In my area, even $45 would be cheap. Every place around here charges at least $100 to just look at anything.

[@toma9355]

Saved me a trip to the mechanic

[@richardborba5239]

Thank you, very helpful and fairly easy to do.

[@vfxart1994]

love it my 3yr problem on my 2011 corolla fix in 2.30mins super thanks.

[@cyinergist]

You totally just saved me. Thank you so much for posting this video.

[@leahkemunto9399]

This video just saved me $80 😘 thank you

[@snegrn]

Just did this job thanks to your video. Appreciate the time you took to make it.

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments and for sharing your success story. I really appreciate it.

[@neilballantyne9110]

Thanks ,the part fell off but wasn't sure where to put it,working good again.

[@EvilJ069]

Mine on my Scion was a little bit different, but this video helped me get it on regardless, thanks. I was trying to put it on the wrong side first

[@plekplek4934]

Thank you man! I was about to break the door until I see your video. lol...

[@BrianD3185]

Thanks perfect instructions. Had to pry the broken old piece out.

[@suenamee1]

thanks! ordering my part and then saving the fee for the dealership to install it or my mechanic. a two minute fix is something I can do!

[@mattevans1643]

90% of the work is something you can do. I may be more mechanically inclined than other people, but i can do anything a mechanic can do. A washer bottle that took me 45 seconds to get off, cause it's only 3 bolts. Ended up costing me $100 to get put back on, when it was a $40 bottle. Absolutely insane. My mom took it to her mechanic because i was in Afghanistan, and for "safety" reasons it has to be there to pass inspection. I've never once taken my car to a mechanic for that exact reason. They charge by the hour, so 1second of work is still an hours worth of work, unless they're really cool.

[@waqarqadeer9686]

I like the special tool :)

[@sengphethkeopraseuth5646]

Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful thoughts

[@Guzmanlz]

My daughter told me :I have that special tool daddy! Lol - I bought the clip online , problem solved. Thanks for the video

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. Nice father/daughter project.

[@thorandodin621]

This just happened to me. My son sent me your video. Haven't tried your workaround yet, but will this evening. Will let you know if it worked!

[@bigvegass]

Dude! Thanks for this vid.

[@justicelhaigh]

You're an absolute life saver!

[@smyrnes-rivera]

Thank you, mine is completely broken, I'll have to purchase a new one. Stay tuned for the update.

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Do keep us posted on how your experience compares to mine. We all can benefit from additional helpful hints and perspectives.

[@sardine-314]

Thank you! This helped a lot! :)

[@jamesmoe1887]

You can get a new replacement spring from the Toyota Dealer (Parts Department) near you. The part number is 77360-95D00 and it cost $3.10 if you pick it up from the dealer.

[@WorseThanChiggers]

Awesome feedback, thanks! Hope this helps others out there with the same issue.

[@bebebrunette007]

Just asked for this exact part on April 2020. Thank you so much for posting the serial number! Toyota wanted to charge me “70-85 dollars” to do this for my Rav-4. Instead I walked down the hallway and gave the number to the guys in the parts department and ordered it for a total of $6.38 and I pick it up in three days. Thanks again for the information!

[@roseannrhoderick8398]

Love the special tool

[@akanne1]

Thank you! I’m gonna look for mine ❤❤❤😊

[@Nikki7479]

Thank you for this video. Just happened to my 2010 Venza, fixed the problem!

[@user-fh9so7ub9u]

I love his yellow duck as special too 😂😂😂

[@ivanfhall2015]

im finding it hard to get that special tool do you have a link

[@jeremykenney9642]

Love the special tool!

[@lao8277]

This video saved my neck

[@str8ballinonyou]

Just got a rav 4 xle 2015 the other day was not amused to discover i had this issue or this was a toyota problem in general smh. But thanks for the how to hopefully it just the spring and not the whole set up.

[@rudytuo2095]

Thanks very much for the detailed video and explanation. Worked and greatly appreciate your doing this.

[@bennygreene7429]

Rudy Tuo Hey guys, my Camry fuel door does open, but it is catching on something because I have to take my key to move it on around -----wide open position. what could it be getting stuck on, the black button? any comments are welcome

[@user-fb9gr9mj5p]

thankyou great video

[@DriverGuy23]

This just happened to me tonight. I used the 2 person method, but I gotta get one of those special tools!

[@rasheedabdullah9193]

“Use your special tool” lol.. The duck was classic..

[@robertsage6274]

Procedure also works as described for Lexus RX350 (also manufactured by Toyota)