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HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door
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Posted 6/30/2019 6:23 PM
gm2000
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RE: HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door

SW Michigan. i know there is no fuse there but is there a fuse that might be causing the issue? i cant figure out any other reason other than mechanical breakage
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Posted 6/30/2019 6:28 PM
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Re: HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door

meaning in the main fuse box under the glove box. is there one there that could be causing the problem?
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Posted 6/30/2019 7:06 PM
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Re: HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door

gm2000 - 6/30/2019 6:28 PM

meaning in the main fuse box under the glove box. is there one there that could be causing the problem?


Not if you cannot open it with the manual pull behind the trim panel.

Also, where in SW Michigan. Please complete your My Profile with that info. I'm originally from GR & Holland.
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Posted 6/30/2019 7:08 PM
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Re: HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door

didnt know it was required. updated. so my only choice is to file off the lock pin with a hack saw blade or rip off the door? Does that about cover it?
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Posted 6/30/2019 7:27 PM
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Re: HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door

gm2000 - 6/30/2019 7:08 PM

didnt know it was required. updated.



It's not required; but if you'll look, you'll see that 99%+ of the participants here include it in their profile. It helps us to get to know you better and make better recommendations when it comes to parts and service.

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Posted 6/30/2019 9:02 PM
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Re: HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door

so any other suggestions??
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Posted 7/5/2019 7:56 AM
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Re: HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door

The locking pin is at the top of the door. I have had success using 2 thin screwdrivers. Slide the blade in one side with the flat of the blade laying against the top of the door. Push it firmly against the pin and leverage it up. The pin will move up a tiny bit. Then as you continue to hold it in place position the second screwdriver in the same manner and begin leveraging it up. Obviously once you have the second screwdriver pressed firmly against the pin remove the first screwdriver. Continue doing this till the pin is clear of the door. Then quickly push the door open.

Mark
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Posted 7/8/2019 1:11 AM
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RE: HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door

Just noticed this.  What happened when you pulled on the release strap? 

Did you rattle the gas flap a bit as you pulled on the strap?

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Posted 7/10/2019 5:22 PM
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Re: HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door

nothing happens. no movement at all. no wiggle no sound.
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Posted 7/10/2019 5:22 PM
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Re: HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door

yes rattled the door.
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Posted 7/10/2019 6:38 PM
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Re: HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door

thanks inkblotz will try that
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Posted 7/10/2019 6:57 PM
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Re: HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door

Did you try what I posted?
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Posted 7/10/2019 7:04 PM
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Re: HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door

not yet i just read it. been off line a while. thank you i will try it though.
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Posted 7/10/2019 7:04 PM
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Re: HELP !!! Cannot Unlock Gas Door

impossible to find a good service person on these trucks around here.
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