G35 fuel filler door is stuck/locked

[rbsaint]

2003 G35 fuel filler door is stuck/locked. Have tried unlocking all doors, panic button, key in lock. Any ideas? Is there a manual method?

[C-Kwik]

Not sure on this one. You might want to ask the dealer.

[joe603]

Try putting a little pressure on the fuel door, while you tap the unlock button on your fob. You could have a weak spring in the door, not allowing it to open.

[DragonG35]

This sounds lile an actuator problem. Had the same thing happen on my 03' Murano and they had to replace it. Was told it was a common problem. Iritating none the less.

2007 Dragon G35 GT-R

[infinititech1]

ok...unlock doors...and take a small flathead and pry out on the gas door...not hard tho...just to see if it will come out. you need a new actuator

[Omegamerc]

ok...unlock doors...and take a small flathead and pry out on the gas door...not hard tho...just to see if it will come out. you need a new actuator

I rather take it to the dealer, they make a nice gash on the paint job they pay for it.

[smartbomb13]

that happend to me. go into the trunk and just carefully bend the right side interior mats back on the right rear wheel well. there is a manual release for the filler door. i reset mine, and havent had aroblem since.

[infinititech1]

thats why ya use a towel or something..i've had to do it many times

[smartbomb13]

a towel for what?

[infinititech1]

to cover the screwdriver or whatever ur using...i've had to do it a few times to pop it open

[smartbomb13]

there is a button inside the trunk no screwdriver needed. what kind of tech are you, you should know that. hope you dont work at the dealership i go to!!!

[joe603]

actually, infinititech1 is one of the most knowledgeable guys on this site. You need a screwdriver to pop the cover if the actuator is stuck. Using the manual release will not do anything.

Look at some posts before you insult someone.

[smartbomb13]

what do you think the manual release is for? actually the button for the manual release pushes directly on the backside of the piston on the actuator. so either you dont know the button im talking about or your not strong enough to push it.

[infinititech1]

manual release won't work if its the spring stuck...but thanks anyway...and btw never messed up a car popping it open that way thank you