Fuel lid release not working

[CMF_mitchgc]

Hey.

The fuel lid release lever isn't working - I have to pop open the fuel lid with my keys currently. I've had a look at the release latch in the boot, but can't figure out why it's not working and was hoping someone here would know.

Sorry about the crappy photo, but it's the best I could get before the camera died.

Cheers.

 

[CMF_qwerty132]

Hey,

It kinda looks like what has happened to mine. The outer casing on the cable has broken.

I havent really bothered to fix mine yet. I need a replacement cable and outer casing and also the black piece that is fixed to the filler hole that the white release pin goes through. Hope that made sense lol..

Also, Im not using my key to open it. I pop the hatch and pull the white bit in your photo to open it.

qwerty132

 

[CMF_mitchgc]

Hmmm it doesn't look broken, but I guess that could be it. Do you know of any Nissan places that would take a look at it?

 

[CMF_qwerty132]

Using the wonderful mspaint I have coloured some bits in.

The problem with mine was the yellow ring bit had broken off from the blue bit of the outer casing. It should be joined to it and sit between the green and brown fork pieces. When you push the lever near the drivers seat it actually pulls the outer casing towards the front of the car which pulls the green fork which pivots the arm the pulls the white release pin. I think I got that right lol..

Anyway on mine, the ring bit(yellow) had broken off the outer casing(blue) and when I pushed the lever at the front the casing would move, but the fork bit wouldnt as the ring bit was just sitting there loose on the inner cable.

Umm A nissan dealer may be able to help with parts. Im not really sure though. Probably easier to get the bits from a wrecker or something. I havent fixed mine yet as it isnt really annoying me yet.

qwerty

 

[CMF_mitchgc]

I remember the blue part of the lever being attached to the green fork regardless of the yellow ring... maybe my memory is playing tricks with me.