Filler Cap

[richhcg]

Hi all!,
Is there any of you fellow V8 Vantage owners out there having problems with the release button of the filler cap?
I have heard there is a manual option in the boot! If I am correct where is it? Can anyone help with this challenge
Rich

[Luckyluciano]

The manual release is in the boot, in the little hole with the sat-nav unit

[Jockman]

Yes, it's in the boot, pretty much underneath the petrol cap (DB9) - refer to manual.

If the cap release is being tempremental, then eventually the manual solution will not work either.

This is covered under the full warranty - I had it done.

[richhcg]

Thanks all for that
R

[Murph7355]

Make sure the catch is free of dirt. Clean it up and grease it if it isn't

[IM NUTS2]

Had this happen last month, i have found that the latch get's clogged with grime and becomes stiff,also if a small amount of petrol spills in to the latch it will dry up the lube that is in the latch.

The way to get the cap open if the manual pull wont work is to remove the boot carpet and then remove the cable from the motor/manual pull leaver and use some grips on the end of the cable with a little more force to open the cap, once open remove the latch/cable and give a good dosing of silicone spray and work it in to the latch/cable, Once done keep lubed ever couple of months and you should be fine.

It sounds like a long way round but it takes about 20 mins to do and also avoids sticking things in between the fuel flap and body possibly damaging the paint.