[smoothz]

I learned over the weekend that the adjustment of this little round panel is somewhat finicky (sp?). However, it's not hard and takes nothing but patience and a philips-head screwdriver. Apparently the 2 little tabs on the inside must rest in the alloted space and need to be centered perfectly for the release button to work properly. I just kept adjusting, closing, eyeballing the panel, then releasing it again to adjust some more.

For a while, I had problems getting that panel opened (probably a bad install from the factory). Now it's all better. It's a little tricky getting the whole panel out but with care it can be done.

I hope this is the correct location for this topic/thread. :goodtimes:

 

[DiRN]

Thanks for the info Smooth. Mine has trouble releasing too sometimes, especially when it's cold. I'll have to give this a try

 

[jinxxycat]

Nice Smooth, thanks for posting it. I have not had any probs w/ mine not opening...

 

[JTS2005]

yea mine has been sticking and it gets really annoying when i push the button and its still closed!! i just use my key and it pops right open

 

[cedusett]

Use your key!?!?! Watch the paint!

Mine used to stick sometimes, but now when I'm getting out of the car I just hit the button like 8 times. Haven't had a problem since.

 

[smoothz]

I used to hit the button a bunch of times, and still I would have to use something to pry it open. That's annoying, especially for a $30k car. I forgot to mention that there are 2 screws, and you don't have to unscrew it all the way out. Just loosen it, move the cap around a bit, then rest your hand on the car as you hold the cap with your fingers while your other hand tightens the screws. It only takes a couple of minutes and a few tries to get it the way you want it.

 

[JTS2005]

yea i just touch the inside with the key, trust me i am very careful!!

 

[DiRN]

In Jersey, where we can't pump our own gas (bastages!), the attendants tend to get annoyed with me for not opening the tank, even though I've hit the button like 5 times

 

[zcruzer]

There is also a TSB out on this problem where they (Nissan) replace the rubber bumpers and the spring. Unfortunately the kit has been on order for my car for about 2 months now. Think I'll try it myself. Thanks for the info.

 

[jim-n-cathy]

Good tip, Smooth. I'll try to remember that. -- Jim

 

[tchan2700]

The dealer ordered the parts to fix my fuel door problem. Took about a week to order and no problems since. Hope you get yours fixed soon.

 

[smoothz]

I've noticed that if the panel doesn't open, I can still squeeze the tip of my finger ever so slightly at the 7PM position to open it.