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      02-17-2020, 10:59 AM   #1
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Fuel door issue SOLVED - workaround

I was able to remove the operating rod between the electronic actuator servo and the fuel door. My fuel door will never lock again.

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Thanks for video Pat, always super helpful! I’ve had this problem for a few months and didn’t want to cut off the loop hole which many recommended on here. Luckily, the problem fixed itself the other day, but I know it’ll be back eventually so it’s good to have this video as a reference.

I also ordered a replacement gas strut for my driver’s door after watching your other video, so you’ve helped with 2 problems on my i8 this month. Keep it up!
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      02-19-2020, 07:02 AM   #3
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Thanks for video Pat, always super helpful! I’ve had this problem for a few months and didn’t want to cut off the loop hole which many recommended on here. Luckily, the problem fixed itself the other day, but I know it’ll be back eventually so it’s good to have this video as a reference.

I also ordered a replacement gas strut for my driver’s door after watching your other video, so you’ve helped with 2 problems on my i8 this month. Keep it up!
Glad to help! Let us know how the process goes if you decide to modify the locking actuator.
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Great vid Pat, well done. I’ve taken the easier option of 15seconds with a hack saw on the fuel door loop. It’s fine but I’m surprised how loose the door is now. I don’t know why, but I had incorrectly assumed that there was some kind of magnetic latch to at least hold the fuel door in the shut position.

Might fly open if I go very fast in reverse.....so will seen how shut it stays.
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