V40 Fuel Flap Issue

Hello! I had a similar problem with my V40 – though it was a while back, so I can't recall the exact year of manufacture. For me, it turned out to be a faulty lock actuator for the fuel flap. Does your car have a cable release in the glove compartment as a backup? Mine didn't. I hope its a simple fix for you. I am certainly no expert, but your symptoms sound almost identical. Best of luck!

Thanks for the info! That's really helpful. I did wonder about the lock actuator. You mention a cable release in the glove compartment – I'll have a look. Assuming it's not the cable release, did you end up having to replace the entire actuator, and if so, was it a garage job or something you tackled yourself?

Hi again, in response to your question, I am afraid I did not have any luck with a cable release. So yes, I had to go to a workshop, as I didn't have the tools or the know-how to do it myself. And I do not have any electrical testing skills! I would recommend going to a reliable workshop, and they will get you sorted in no time, it is probably best to just get them to do it. Good luck, I hope you get it sorted soon!

Just wanted to share the solution! Following the advice, I took it to a local workshop. Turns out the lock actuator was indeed the culprit! They replaced it, and everything is working perfectly again. Fuel flap opens and closes like new. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!