matteo_himmel1

Seat Tarraco fuel filler flap problem

I'm about ready to scream at my Seat Tarraco! It's a 2023 hybrid, with just over 100000 km on the clock, and now the fuel filler flap refuses to open. The release mechanism is just dead. I'm getting an error in the error memory, and it says that some vehicle functions are unavailable because of it. No joy with the cable release either. I'm guessing it's the electric actuator? Has anyone else had this problem? Any ideas before I throw money at it?

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Whoa, sounds frustrating! I had a similar issue with my Peugeot, a while back. Was the fuel filler flap cable release the culprit, or something else? Maybe the electric actuator?

Interesting that you had a similar problem with your Peugeot! Was your issue also intermittent, or did it just fail completely? And was it an easy fix, or did it require a trip to the workshop?

Mine was a complete failure in the end. I tried fiddling with it, but no luck. Bit the bullet and took it to a garage. They said it was a faulty release mechanism and probably an electrical fault. Saved myself a headache. So, yeah, looks like a trip to the workshop is in order for you too! Is it worth the hassle trying to fix it yourself?

Just got the Tarraco back from the garage. They replaced the release mechanism and sorted out some electrical fault that was causing the issue. Cost me around 210€, but at least I can fill up the tank without wrestling with the fuel filler door now. Thanks for the heads up!

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