V60 Fuel Flap Issue

Alright Volvo gurus, lend me your wisdom! My 2011 V60 diesel is throwing a hissy fit. The fuel flap release has gone kaput. Error's stored, can't lock or unlock the thing, and now some other functions are playing hide-and-seek. Mileage is at 114691 km. I'm guessing it's the linkage acting up, maybe a dodgy cable? Anyone seen this gremlin before?

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Whoa, sounds familiar! I've got a V60 too, and while mine's a petrol version, I had a similar issue with the fuel filler flap a while back. Is yours electric release or cable? I think it was the electric actuator on mine being a pain, not too sure though…

Electric release for sure. When yours went haywire, did it throw any other weird errors, or just the fuel flap refusing to play ball? Trying to figure out if this is a simple fix or a sign of something bigger lurking...

Just the fuel flap being stubborn, thankfully! But honestly, messing with electrics can be a real head-scratcher, so I wouldn't rule out a visit to a reputable workshop. They'll be able to properly diagnose it and get it sorted. Could be a faulty actuator or wiring issue.

Cheers! I appreciate the insight. Ended up biting the bullet and taking it in. Turns out the release mechanism was indeed toast. Cost me 210€ for the repair, but at least it's fixed!

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