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Petrol Flap Stuck in locked position

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alisafavi

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I am unable to open the petrol flap after unlocking the car, all other doors are OK.
Have tried to lock and unlock with the key no change, any advis.
thank you
Ali
 
Quick Troubleshooting Steps
Tap and Cycle: Press the unlock button on your key fob while gently tapping or pressing on the edge of the fuel flap to free a stuck locking pin.

Double Unlock: Try pressing the unlock button twice quickly, as central locking systems sometimes require a second signal to fully release auxiliary flaps.

Manual / Emergency Release
Can you hear a faint clicking sound from the flap area when you press unlock, this may indicate if the solenoid has completely failed or if the latch is just mechanically jammed.

If the electronic actuator or solenoid has failed, some 992’s have an emergency release, in the drivers door pillar.
See attached image taken from the handbook, but note it states ‘passenger side’ but is showing a LHD car.


Link to Handbook here


**** Just checked my 2025 992 Carrera and it definitely has a pull button inside the Drivers door pillar ***

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Thank you 6DW, it took a while to find the knob, as it happened it is on the driver side , so page 205 is a bit misleading. It makes sense to be on the driver side for UK car as it is in line with the flap.
I guess I need to take it to OPC as not sure it has been cured, also the knob fell through the aperture.
Thank you
.
 
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