jonathanschroeder1

Mercedes V Klasse fuel door issue

My 2022 Mercedes V Klasse diesel, with only 25524 km, has developed a bizarre fault. The fuel flap release simply refuses to work. The error memory has a fault logged, and I can't lock or unlock the fuel door. Even worse, some other vehicle functions are now unavailable. Could this be a defective linkage on the electric actuator?

4 comment(s)

Hey, I had a similar problem with my V Klasse. Check the electric actuator for the fuel door lock. It's a common issue. Is the release button inside the car doing anything at all, or is it completely dead?

Thanks for the quick reply! The release button is completely dead. I suspect an electrical fault, maybe with the lock actuator itself. Did yours also throw an error code? Was it just the actuator or something else?

Yeah, mine did throw an error code. I tried fiddling with it myself, but ended up taking it to a workshop. Turns out the electric actuator was kaput. They replaced it, cleared the code, and it's been fine since. Best get it checked properly!

Appreciate the confirmation! I suspected the electric actuator. Got it sorted at the shop today. Exactly as you said, lock actuator failure. Repair cost me around 210€. All systems nominal now. Thanks again for the help!

Join the discussion now: