GraemeC Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Hi guys, Just bought my first Boxster (987.1 S) and all appears well at the mo. One thing that doesn't work is the fuel cap. It doesn't lock when the car is locked. I can't see too much on the usual tutorial channels about fixing it so thought I'd ask here. The locking arm does go in and out when the car is locked/unlocked but doesn't appear to go into the cap when extended. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 I had/have the same issue. If you look at the plastic pin that is meant to engage in the cover flap, mine had a small metal washer towards the left, that impeded the pin from coming forward fully. It’s apparently the emergency release cable (open the drivers door fully and you’ll see the end of the cable at the top of the door shut area, at the front). I sprayed mine with WD40, then tried PTFE spray, Duckoil, etc and eventually the washer was sufficiently lubricated that the pin moves freely and mine now locks. You can help the process by gently pulling the pin forwards with your finger. Do this a few times, spray lube in there, and hopefully it will start working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Fuel flap, rather than fuel cap, I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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