Hi I am new on here , it looks fab . I need help , I can hear when I use the buttons on both boot and fuel flap , but they won’t open, I think I need to know where the motor mechanism is to change it ?
I have a2005 Treg
Please help x

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Fuel door and boot won’t open Fuel and boot motor
#2
Posted 20 February 2021 - 10:41 AM
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#3
Posted 20 February 2021 - 11:07 AM
There is a manual release for both the tailgate and the fuel filler cap on your car.
You will have to climb into the boot though!
Do you have the owner's manual for your car?
You will have to climb into the boot though!
Do you have the owner's manual for your car?
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Generation 1: T1 is model 7LA and the facelift T2 is model 7L6
Generation 2: T3 is model 7P5 and the facelift T4 is model 7P6
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#4
Posted 20 February 2021 - 02:42 PM
Some previous threads on these issues:
Tailgate
https://www.mytreg.c...gate-wont-open/
Fuel filler flap
https://www.mytreg.c...-fuse-location/
If it’s the switches that need replacing, here is a US video (LHD) but the removal process should be the same for RHD
https://youtu.be/CaGeqlLPZkc
Tailgate
https://www.mytreg.c...gate-wont-open/
Fuel filler flap
https://www.mytreg.c...-fuse-location/
If it’s the switches that need replacing, here is a US video (LHD) but the removal process should be the same for RHD
https://youtu.be/CaGeqlLPZkc
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#5
Posted 20 February 2021 - 09:24 PM
Hi , I can open both manually, have found both pulls . When buttons are pressed I can hear whirring but it won’t click to move either catches so I’m a bit stumped
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