Fuel Flap Release Issue

Hi, I'm having a weird issue with my 2012 Ford Falcon (gasoline engine). The fuel flap release isn't working. I get an error and I can't lock or unlock the fuel filler flap anymore. It's also affecting some other functions. I've checked the fuse, but it seems fine. Any ideas?

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Hey, I had something similar happen on my Falcon. Check the cable release, it might be defective. Does the release button feel different when you press it?

Thanks for the quick reply. Where exactly is the cable release located? And yeah, the button feels kind of loose, like it's not connected to anything.

It's usually behind the trim in the trunk, near the fuel filler. If the button feels loose and you're getting errors, it's almost certainly the cable or the locking mechanism itself. I ended up taking mine to a workshop to get it sorted, much easier than messing with it myself.

Thanks, I appreciate the advice. Sounds like I'll be booking it in with a mechanic. Turns out the linkage was defective. Cost me 210€ to get it fixed. Cheers!

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