Why is the fuel door locked on a BMW?

Why is the fuel door locked on a BMW?

BMWs equipped with the central locking system feature a locking fuel door to prevent theft when the vehicle is locked. Older BMWs such as the E30 and E36 commonly have issues with the central locking system due to corroded power wires, faulty actuators and relays.

What should I do if my fuel door does not open?

The fuel door should pop open and you are now able to refill your car with gas. Unfortunately, pulling the emergency release handle is usually a quick fix for the broken fuel door lock actuator in emergency situations. This temporary fix may not remedy the root cause of your problem.

Is there a BMW E39 fuel door lock actuator?

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How do you open the fuel door on a BMW?

There is a green pull handle on the trunk wall common to the same side as the fuel door. There should be a green tab with an image of a fuel pump on it. Simply pull this tab to manually unlock the fuel door. The fuel door should pop open and you are now able to refill your car with gas.

BMWs equipped with the central locking system feature a locking fuel door to prevent theft when the vehicle is locked. Older BMWs such as the E30 and E36 commonly have issues with the central locking system due to corroded power wires, faulty actuators and relays.

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What should I do if my fuel door lock is broken?

Unfortunately, pulling the emergency release handle is usually a quick fix for the broken fuel door lock actuator in emergency situations. This temporary fix may not remedy the root cause of your problem.

There is a green pull handle on the trunk wall common to the same side as the fuel door. There should be a green tab with an image of a fuel pump on it. Simply pull this tab to manually unlock the fuel door. The fuel door should pop open and you are now able to refill your car with gas.