1992 Grand Am GT Fuel Door Won't Open

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BRADW057
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I have a 1992 Grand AM GT and the fuel door doesn't pop itself open -- I've driven myself nuts looking for the secret for a self-opening gas door (yes, if i hold it while i manually pull it the door does open - the cable is fine)...anyone have any suggestions? I have even gone so far as to remove the plastic from around the fuel hole area!!!! I can't seem to find anyone else on the internet out there with this problem! HELP
Feb 8, 2006 at 5:35 PM
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MVANNESSJR
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:lol:

Small world Mr. West. :wink:

I've actually had this problem on my 98 GA. There was too much slack on the remote cable caused by a damage fuel door lever. Take off the fuel door release lever next to the driver seat and inspect it for any damage. On the other hand, I could check it out next time I stop up by you. :P
Feb 9, 2006 at 2:30 AM
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Remove the fuel door release lever next to the driver's seat and inspect it for damage. A damaged lever can leave too much slack in the remote cable so the door will not pop open even if the cable itself is intact.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1992 Grand Am GT says the fuel door will not pop open by itself, although it opens if held while the release is pulled and the cable appears fine. An expert who had the same issue on a 1998 Grand Am attributed it to excess cable slack from a damaged fuel door release lever and recommended removing the lever beside the driver's seat to inspect it for damage.

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