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YOUR RESEARCHMissing Fuel Door Lock
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Well, it occurred to me that I had not previously checked the PASSENGER's side storage area.
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The "pin" extends properly when the doors are locked, but it appears I either have the incorrect fuel door (was replaced prior to my ownership), or I'm missing some hardware.
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If there is no lock bar coming through the hole - you have to go behind the fender liner and replace the whole actuator maybe - I think that was about $50 on pelican ...
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The "pin" extends properly when the doors are locked, but it appears I either have the incorrect fuel door (was replaced prior to my ownership), or I'm missing some hardware.
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If there is no lock bar coming through the hole - you have to go behind the fender liner and replace the whole actuator maybe - I think that was about $50 on pelican ...
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Hi, All;
As I'm past the engine miss / cam tensioner solenoid fun (P0301 / P1341), I'm now starting to enjoy my new-to-me 2001 C2.
First off, I was lamenting because I had no owner's manual. Well, it occurred to me that I had not previously checked the PASSENGER's side storage area. Yup, lo and behold, it was there. Cross that item off my Christmas list.
Next, I noticed that my fuel filler door would not lock. The "pin" extends properly when the doors are locked, but it appears I either have the incorrect fuel door (was replaced prior to my ownership), or I'm missing some hardware. If anyone can send a photo of what yours looks like, or if someone knows the specific parts I need, please advise.
Please see attached pic to show what I have.
Thanks;
Carl
Do a google search for the Porsche 996 PET. It's a PDF that shows all of the components and associated part numbers along with pictorial diagrams. It should show you the missing piece and part number for the catch that's missing from your fuel door.
There is a little nylon "guide" that sits in the hole the lock bar comes through - make sure yours is there (they get brittle and break over time). It is a $2 part from pelican or maybe similar at dealer and then you don't need to pay shipping. (If you take a pic that shows what is behind the rubber stopper on the lower left of the fuel door we will be able to see it- the hole faces the rear of the car).
Once I replaced that part on mine - leave the fuel door open - lock and unlock the car with the remote - you should be able to see the long plastic bar go in and out .. Problem should be fixed at that point. If there is no lock bar coming through the hole - you have to go behind the fender liner and replace the whole actuator maybe - I think that was about $50 on pelican ...
Carl, check out 928sRUs too. He is based up in Double Oak. You'll pay TX tax but you won't pay shipping if you just pick up the orders at his house. His name is Roger Tyson and is a great guy. Roger knows me quite well.
Cuda911: Caught that tetherless cap, eh? ;-)
Dan: OK; good point; I searched Pelican and Google for "porsche placards" but had no luck. Any suggestions on source. But then again, this is no concours trailer queen, so I don't *really* care if the placards are there or not, but if it was something I'd just toss into the cart when buying parts somewhere, I'd probably go for it. Tire pressures are in the frunk. No RON sticker though....
Carl
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