Kia Sorento Fuel Door Release Not Working

The fuel door fuse the fuel door solenoid and fuel door switch.

Kia sorento fuel door release not working.

2016 kia sorento my power rear hatch isn t working. The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle by pressing the fuel filler lid opener button on the driver s door. Service advisor kristin ranney shows us how to open your gas door in a 2016 kia sorento. If the release is broken then pulling on it will do nothing and your fuel door will be stuck closed.

2016 kia sorento my power rear hatch isn t working. 2012 sorento fuel door will not open when button is pushed. If the fuel filler lid does not open because ice has formed around it tap lightly or push on the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Most of the time the fuel door fuse and the trunk opening fuse are one.

Average failure mileage is 180 000 miles. Do not pry on the lid. Some vehicles have releases for the fuel door. Second generation xm 2011 2020 kia sorento xm 2011 2020 service manual body electrical system fuel filler door fuel filler door release actuator inspection 1.

Need a little more help. One day the power lock actuator stopped working and wouldn t allow the door to open. Labor costs are estimated between 79 and 100 while parts are priced at 63. In these cars you have to pull the fuel door release usually a lever on the inside of the car but sometimes a button on the keys which opens the fuel door.

The button in your car not working. I put a piece of insulation on the side opposite the hinge and it pops open when that little bit of pressure is on the door when it is closed. So if the trunk does not open by switch it is a great indicator of the fuse being faulty. Broken fuel door release.

There are a few things that i would recommend to determine why the fuel door release isn t working. Estimate does not include taxes and fees. Gas door on 2011 kia sorento sticks wont open when button on door is pushed answered by a verified kia mechanic. Give us a call or a visit.

It had been acting funny but would eventually open. Gary rome kia 860. My door was working fine just 5 hours ago. The average cost for a kia sorento fuel door release actuator replacement is between 142 and 163.

Remove the fuel filler cover a after loosening screws 2ea.