Kia Sorento Fuel Door Release Not Working

Some vehicles have releases for the fuel door.

Kia sorento fuel door release not working.

Need a little more help. If the fuel filler lid does not open because ice has formed around it tap lightly or push on the lid to break the ice and release the lid. It had been acting funny but would eventually open. Open the fuel door with the button or if it will not open that way use the emergency release inside the rear hatch area located on drivers side behind a small panel.

Most of the time the fuel door fuse and the trunk opening fuse are one. 2016 kia sorento my power rear hatch isn t working. In these cars you have to pull the fuel door release usually a lever on the inside of the car but sometimes a button on the keys which opens the fuel door. Give us a call or a visit.

The 2011 kia sorento has 1 problems reported for fuel door release button does not work. Second generation xm 2011 2020 kia sorento xm 2011 2020 service manual body electrical system fuel filler door fuel filler door release actuator inspection 1. Average failure mileage is 180 000 miles. One day the power lock actuator stopped working and wouldn t allow the door to open.

So if the trunk does not open by switch it is a great indicator of the fuse being faulty. The fuel door fuse the fuel door solenoid and fuel door switch. The average cost for a kia sorento fuel door release actuator replacement is between 142 and 163. Estimate does not include taxes and fees.

Labor costs are estimated between 79 and 100 while parts are priced at 63. Do not pry on the lid. Remove the fuel filler cover a after loosening screws 2ea. Broken fuel door release.

My door was working fine just 5 hours ago. Gas door on 2011 kia sorento sticks wont open when button on door is pushed answered by a verified kia mechanic. Service advisor kristin ranney shows us how to open your gas door in a 2016 kia sorento. I put a piece of insulation on the side opposite the hinge and it pops open when that little bit of pressure is on the door when it is closed.

The solenoid actuates but the door does not pop open. The button in your car not working. 2016 kia sorento my power rear hatch isn t working. If the release is broken then pulling on it will do nothing and your fuel door will be stuck closed.

2012 sorento fuel door will not open when button is pushed.