[Zeon]

Is the gas filler flap lock adjustable? In or out? Mine seems like it is "in" too far and will not engage the latch pin. Thought I would ask here before I started taking things apart.

 

[Zeon]

Is the gas filler flap lock adjustable? In or out? Mine seems like it is "in" too far and will not engage the latch pin. Thought I would ask here before I started taking things apart.

I fixed it. Just so you know, the lock motor is held in with 3 plastic clips and a plastic locating pin. Mine was not on the locating pin, but behind it. I have no idea how it got into this position. I aligned the motor and the locating pin, snapped it back in and that solved the problem.

 

[Bob Denman]

I didn't even know that they had a lock on that flap. Does it lock whenever you lock the car?

 

[dhlairbusb4]

Bob, that's a good question.... Zman, can you post pics of the repair.... how did you gain access... etc...

 

[Zeon]

I didn't even know that they had a lock on that flap. Does it lock whenever you lock the car?

Yes and it unlocks when you open the drivers door or use the key remote to unlock the car.

 

[Bob Denman]

That cears things up a bit! lll

 

[jwight]

All explained in the owners manual....

 

[Bob Denman]

Which would be great... if I had one.

Operating under the theory that if someone tells you a fence is electrified: you just HAVE to touch it...
I tried locking my Smart, and opening the fuel flap...
It was locked-up tight!

 

[Zeon]

Which would be great... if I had one.

Operating under the theory that if someone tells you a fence is electrified: you just HAVE to touch it...
I tried locking my Smart, and opening the fuel flap...
It was locked-up tight!

I have had my Blue Smart from new in 2008. I read the manual and understood how it worked but I never tested it until I got my Yellow 2008 Smart. With 115,000 miles I was checking everything and found the flap did not lock. I walked over the the Blue one and tested it for the first time.

 

[jwight]

Which would be great... if I had one.

They are available online, whether you prefer that format or not... Would save a lot of time (as well as bandwidth) as opposed to using SCoA as a workaround.

 

[Bob Denman]

I've been looking for the book that should have been with my car... (I'm funny that way...) I didn't realize that asking questions could ever be a problem in an open forum...
I'll try to limit my questions from this point forward

 

[1983JZR3W]

We don't seem to get as many posters on the site as in years past. Bob, I am glad you are here and post often so I have something to look forward to reading.

 

[dhlairbusb4]

Keep them coming Bob, its all good!

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks Guys... I'm still so new to the site; so I'm still figuring out all of the rules...

 

[dhlairbusb4]

all right Bob... now you have done it! you just violated rule number 14782.33, sub para "B", item 76.
which states in laymans terms.... never admit being a newbe!

Merry Christmas everybody, and Happy New Year SMARTIES!!!!

 

[Bob Denman]

Uh-Oh...