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hookedup240 · 01-14-2004, 12:28 PM

so i'm on my way to work, and i needed to stop for gas, so i stop, press down on the lever and the gas tank door won't open. so i'm like WTF. I get out and try to pry it open, no luck, get back in the car and try to open it again, still no luck. I messed around with it for a couple mins. By now i'm late for work, so i say fuck it and just leave.

Anyone have any tips on how to open it, i guess its frozen, i mean we have been having some cold ass weather here.

But anyway i am at work now, and i guess i'll try to mess with it more later on break or when i go home.

anyone have this happen b4 and know how to get it open???

Thanks in advanced

uiuc240 · 01-14-2004, 12:42 PM

Well, I know that mine is really hard to open...always has been. Did you try pushing extra hard on the lever?

Eric

Ghettokracker71 · 01-14-2004, 01:47 PM

I don't have any problems with my gas door,but the hatch release on my S13 gets stuck,it won't reset itself so therefore my hatch won't close and the switch stays up,seems to me like a stupid something like a worn out spring,or just could use some lube...

Var · 01-14-2004, 07:01 PM

same thing happened to me. Basically what happened was the little hook on the gas door had bent. I stuck my arm behind the gas door(through the hatch) and found where the cable hooks up to it. I had my friend push the lever down while i pulled the cable even more than the lever allows. the door opened. I adjusted the hook(bent it by hand) but it happened again. After about 3 times i got the adjustment down pretty good at it doesnt do it anymore. Kepp in mind, it has a lot to do with how you close the gas door after you've filled up. Dont close it to hard and not too soft either. Dont slap in closed and dont barely close it. Give it a gentle but firm push.

BadMoJo · 01-15-2004, 12:58 PM

If its actually FROZEN, which I can see cuz your in NJ... pour a bunch of hot water on the door, that should loosen up the ice if that is the problem.

hookedup240 · 01-15-2004, 02:01 PM

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Originally posted by BadMoJo
If its actually FROZEN, which I can see cuz your in NJ... pour a bunch of hot water on the door, that should loosen up the ice if that is the problem.

Hey thanks i'll try that later when i get a chance...I'm milking this as long as i can i get to drive my mom's 2002 STS....Pimpin.

BTW- Badmojo....are those cobra r rims on your car??

BadMoJo · 01-15-2004, 05:55 PM

They are '98 Cobra rims 17x8 +30. The '98 rims had more curve in the spokes than the other years. They are cheap to! Probly gonna throw some 10mm spacers on them one of these days.

Var · 01-15-2004, 06:21 PM

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Originally posted by BadMoJo
They are '98 Cobra rims 17x8 +30. The '98 rims had more curve in the spokes than the other years. They are cheap to! Probly gonna throw some 10mm spacers on them one of these days.

Ya just like everything else for american cars. top notch lsd is only 300 bucks for a mustang. I hate feeling like im getting jacked every time i buy something for my car.

Ghettokracker71 · 01-15-2004, 08:33 PM

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Originally posted by westboroughpimp
Ya just like everything else for american cars. top notch lsd is only 300 bucks for a mustang. I hate feeling like im getting jacked every time i buy something for my car.

Yep....definitely agreed

BTW: Those Cobra wheels do look nice,although when I seen them I think "mustang?" .......nice way to have a unique S14

01-14-2004, 12:28 PM	#1
hookedup240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NJ Age: 41 Posts: 1,149 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Gas door frozen shut so i'm on my way to work, and i needed to stop for gas, so i stop, press down on the lever and the gas tank door won't open. so i'm like WTF. I get out and try to pry it open, no luck, get back in the car and try to open it again, still no luck. I messed around with it for a couple mins. By now i'm late for work, so i say fuck it and just leave. Anyone have any tips on how to open it, i guess its frozen, i mean we have been having some cold ass weather here. But anyway i am at work now, and i guess i'll try to mess with it more later on break or when i go home. anyone have this happen b4 and know how to get it open??? Thanks in advanced __________________ 1991 240sx se 5spd - sold 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege

01-14-2004, 12:42 PM	#2
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, I know that mine is really hard to open...always has been. Did you try pushing extra hard on the lever? Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

01-14-2004, 07:01 PM	#4
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	same thing happened to me. Basically what happened was the little hook on the gas door had bent. I stuck my arm behind the gas door(through the hatch) and found where the cable hooks up to it. I had my friend push the lever down while i pulled the cable even more than the lever allows. the door opened. I adjusted the hook(bent it by hand) but it happened again. After about 3 times i got the adjustment down pretty good at it doesnt do it anymore. Kepp in mind, it has a lot to do with how you close the gas door after you've filled up. Dont close it to hard and not too soft either. Dont slap in closed and dont barely close it. Give it a gentle but firm push. __________________ Hi

01-15-2004, 12:58 PM	#5
BadMoJo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Age: 43 Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If its actually FROZEN, which I can see cuz your in NJ... pour a bunch of hot water on the door, that should loosen up the ice if that is the problem. __________________ ----Gone----

01-15-2004, 05:55 PM	#7
BadMoJo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Age: 43 Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They are '98 Cobra rims 17x8 +30. The '98 rims had more curve in the spokes than the other years. They are cheap to! Probly gonna throw some 10mm spacers on them one of these days. __________________ ----Gone----

01-14-2004, 01:47 PM	#3
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 38 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't have any problems with my gas door,but the hatch release on my S13 gets stuck,it won't reset itself so therefore my hatch won't close and the switch stays up,seems to me like a stupid something like a worn out spring,or just could use some lube...