Thanks! My problem was NOT the spring but the plastic holder had a broken clip on one side! Super glue is a no go but a mini hose clamp held it in position! FIXED
@johnburtt30015 жыл бұрын
Thanks, just fixed mine on my 05 Corvette. The original spring was disintegrated (barely anything left). Replacement spring was $0.59 at my local hardware store. I’m sure you saved me hundreds instead of bringing it to the dealer. Thanks again!
@jamiehorne95213 жыл бұрын
just had this problem yesterday and thank you for the fix. couldnt find the part online except for full replacement that was over $125.
@ellisd8985 жыл бұрын
This problem just accorded I was pretty concerned and confused thanks for the detail and help
@SophiaLee3135 жыл бұрын
my 2005 happened today, 4-26-2019 . will fix tomorrow. Thanks a lot Tim in SC
@redrckr15 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I found a "work around" on Corvette Forum that did not require taking the wheel off. I am a single female without a jack nor anyone to help. My gas cap was not opening. So, I removed the 10mm nut from the actuator from the manual release to allow for more slack in the line. I then removed the 15 mm nut from the post where the gas cap connects. Well....the cable with the plunger disappeared. Yep...gone. Hanging down there somewhere. I loosened the gas filler and but can't see what else is down there. Any ideas? Do you think this thing would just sling shot back?
@CliffsHowTo5 жыл бұрын
I'm not familiar with the "work around" you're referring to. The line has to have fallen down into the area above the wheel liner. You could potentially get to it without removing the wheel, although, it will be more of a pain that way, as you'd have to work around the wheel. That is what I would try, if you can't jack it up and get the wheel off. I hope you get it fixed!
@redrckr15 жыл бұрын
@@CliffsHowTo Not sure if this link directly takes you there. www.corvetteforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1599343277 It was posted by PotenzaZap on 2-25-2016. You will see my comments/questions just after this. When I move the gas filler over to the left I see a threaded cable but I think it runs to the hydraulic arm for the hatch?
@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE3 жыл бұрын
Did you fix it without taking your tire off? I'd like to know so I can fix mine when mine breaks...;-)
@StealthyWolfDaddyWerewolf6 жыл бұрын
Wow, I had that same problem on my 01 c5. Crazy how GM tries to hit you with the fuel door problem. Reminds me of the traction control fix in my c5 that cost over 2000 at the dealer. But 5 cents for the actual part to sauter and fix yourself.
@CliffsHowTo6 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I’ve had a few issues where it would have cost a fortune to fix with new parts, that I just fix myself for next to nothing.
@StealthyWolfDaddyWerewolf6 жыл бұрын
Cliff, too bad we don't get paid full price for all the things we fix. Right? Lol.
@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I have a 2013 c6 and just loaded fuel and my engine light came on. At first I thought maybe the gas cap came lose so I checked it. When I did, I noticed there was no flap on the gas filler tube. I had AutoZone run a systems check and code PO 442. Evaporation Emission System LeakDetected/Small Leak. Now I have several vehicles and don't drive this one much, 26,000 miles, but I believe it had a flap on that gas filler tube. Does yours? Thanks for the help...:-)
@CliffsHowTo3 жыл бұрын
Mine does have a flap.
@CliffsHowTo3 жыл бұрын
Although, I’m not sure how that would cause a code. The gas cap should be what seals up the system, in that area.
@4letrasgrupoelite5 жыл бұрын
Can you help I have a 2009 c6 I replace the spring just like you did in the video and it works from the button but not from the manual release any idea why? Thanks in advance
@CliffsHowTo5 жыл бұрын
Maybe somehow the tether that you pull on got disconnected from the mechanism. I’m not really sure as I didn’t look into that too much when I had it taken apart. I just fixed the issue where the pin wasn’t popping back out by adding another spring.