Hello everyone,
I'm new to the forum and the C30. A friend bought one new in 2010 and always really liked the car. I finally found a 2008 2.0 which I'm little by little putting back together, mostly suspension work. I think I'm in good shape in every area except with the fuel door. I pressed the console button and it opened the door. Now it won't close. I found some threads about non-C30 models discussing lubricating the cable, locking on its own after going 10-15 mph but I haven't had much luck thus far. A simple visible inspection (from the outside) doesn't show any broken parts and the mechanism appears to be working when I press the button. I can hear the mechanism engaging. Anyway, if someone could tell me what to expect on the 08 C30, should it just click closed by hand, do I have to be going 10-15 mph, etc. or point me in the right direction to start troubleshooting it would be very much appreciated.
Alex
I'm new to the forum and the C30. A friend bought one new in 2010 and always really liked the car. I finally found a 2008 2.0 which I'm little by little putting back together, mostly suspension work. I think I'm in good shape in every area except with the fuel door. I pressed the console button and it opened the door. Now it won't close. I found some threads about non-C30 models discussing lubricating the cable, locking on its own after going 10-15 mph but I haven't had much luck thus far. A simple visible inspection (from the outside) doesn't show any broken parts and the mechanism appears to be working when I press the button. I can hear the mechanism engaging. Anyway, if someone could tell me what to expect on the 08 C30, should it just click closed by hand, do I have to be going 10-15 mph, etc. or point me in the right direction to start troubleshooting it would be very much appreciated.
Alex