Can't open fuel port on Rex

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Can't open fuel port on Rex

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Known issue.
Now I have experienced it.
After using petrol to get to Albany.

http://www.mybmwi3.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2527
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Did you have to use the manual release? Did it work?
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Yes had to use it
Manual release worked
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Fault again last weekend at Harvey
Ok for now
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waiting for Fuel Flap actuator from Germany
had to do manual mode 2x during Targawest

Fuel flap cover was almost lost too as it slides into place.
Another thing that "almost" fell off

Items that have fallen off since new:
a) door reflectors
b) front right BMW badge
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Fuel flap actuator arrived.
Will be Ev less till Monday
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Pressure sensor ordered from Germany.
12 working day delivery time.
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Fuel flap fixed now hopefully.
They fixed it early.
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Re: Can't open fuel port on Rex

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I had the same problem on mine, used the manual release a couple of times, and now the button release seems to be working again ?!? " Looking into" the problem would have required all day to run "diagnostics" on the car and cost $270 (out of warranty).
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