Help stuck can't open fuel filler
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GuillaumeB said:
This happened to me too, also in a 991! Fuel flap just wouldn't open, ended up having to call Porsche Assistance.
Turned out to be a failed solenoid and had to be replaced by OPC. Porsche Assistance should be able to remove it though.
Not really what you expect from a £100k car.
If only reliability increased with price.Turned out to be a failed solenoid and had to be replaced by OPC. Porsche Assistance should be able to remove it though.
Not really what you expect from a £100k car.
Bugger, ok thanks I've got home but its Christmas now and they'll have to order parts so stuck it in the garage and I'll have to sort it after Christmas I've broke the pull cord which is a completely stupid design no cable just a plastic cord which is obviously not connected to the catch it must be on the switch which only saves you if the switch fails not the solenoid crazy and I'm not just saying that because I'm annoyed. To get to the pull cord you need to open the door so you have the keys so connect the bloody thing to the catch so when you pull it it releases the flap, oh no that's far too simple !
Ho ho bloody ho.... Still it's not like I haven't got plenty of drink And I can't drive the car so Merry Christmas every one !!
Ho ho bloody ho.... Still it's not like I haven't got plenty of drink And I can't drive the car so Merry Christmas every one !!
TryHarder said:
Bugger, ok thanks I've got home but its Christmas now and they'll have to order parts so stuck it in the garage and I'll have to sort it after Christmas I've broke the pull cord which is a completely stupid design no cable just a plastic cord which is obviously not connected to the catch it must be on the switch which only saves you if the switch fails not the solenoid crazy and I'm not just saying that because I'm annoyed. To get to the pull cord you need to open the door so you have the keys so connect the bloody thing to the catch so when you pull it it releases the flap, oh no that's far too simple !
Ho ho bloody ho.... Still it's not like I haven't got plenty of drink And I can't drive the car so Merry Christmas every one !!
Took me about 30 mins to get to the release catch, terrible terrible design! Actually had to create a lasso with my iphone usb cord to catch the bloody thing (almost impossible to reach with your fingers). Took me several goes. And yes, mine just snapped too. Turned out the solenoid was totally jammed, no movement whatsoever.Ho ho bloody ho.... Still it's not like I haven't got plenty of drink And I can't drive the car so Merry Christmas every one !!
It should be possible to remove the solenoid from underneath the wheel arch, like I said Porsche Assistance should be able to do that for you.
Took my OPC almost 10 days to get the parts in as they had to be ordered from Stuttgart.
TryHarder said:
Bugger, ok thanks I've got home but its Christmas now and they'll have to order parts so stuck it in the garage and I'll have to sort it after Christmas I've broke the pull cord which is a completely stupid design no cable just a plastic cord which is obviously not connected to the catch it must be on the switch which only saves you if the switch fails not the solenoid crazy and I'm not just saying that because I'm annoyed. To get to the pull cord you need to open the door so you have the keys so connect the bloody thing to the catch so when you pull it it releases the flap, oh no that's far too simple !
Ho ho bloody ho.... Still it's not like I haven't got plenty of drink And I can't drive the car so Merry Christmas every one !!
Must be annoying - other than that though, how are you enjoying the car?Ho ho bloody ho.... Still it's not like I haven't got plenty of drink And I can't drive the car so Merry Christmas every one !!
Quite a common problem on VWs as well, maybe the same part? I had to replace the solenoid on my Touareg only a few weeks ago, a £20 part and simple to do (on a VW!). Will be covered under warranty but annoying for you no doubt. An Ideal time to use the loan car feature from Porsche Assfist?
Wikipedia threw up the following names of ex Porsche AG engineering designers.
Herr Sealscheissen
Hans D Chunk
Klaus I Shaftsfecked
Ivor B Rokencentrelocken
Walter Borepickenuppen
Dr N Everbuiltsuchscheissen
And another found :
Gottlieb Krapsolenoid (worked in conjunction with Karlheinz Scheissendesign apparently)
Herr Sealscheissen
Hans D Chunk
Klaus I Shaftsfecked
Ivor B Rokencentrelocken
Walter Borepickenuppen
Dr N Everbuiltsuchscheissen
And another found :
Gottlieb Krapsolenoid (worked in conjunction with Karlheinz Scheissendesign apparently)
Martian O said:
Quite a common problem on VWs as well, maybe the same part? I had to replace the solenoid on my Touareg only a few weeks ago, a £20 part and simple to do (on a VW!)
I fear you may be onto something here . . . lots of the 997 Turbo engine pipework (cheap nasty plastic) has Audi logos on it apparently . . . . Helicopter123 said:
Must be annoying - other than that though, how are you enjoying the car?
I'm loving every moment, well nearly obviously.....Click Here
mollytherocker said:
It's like they are linked in some way? 
I hope you're not suggesting there's some kind of shared parts bin engineering going on between Wolfsburg and Stuttgart ? The very thought is ludicrous . . . . 
The Porsche reputation was founded upon engineering excellence and innovation, they'd never risk sullying that reputation by abandoning their pursuit of engineering perfection in the search for increased profits. Oh, hold on . . . . . . .
Slippydiff said:
I hope you're not suggesting there's some kind of shared parts bin engineering going on between Wolfsburg and Stuttgart ? The very thought is ludicrous . . . .
The Porsche reputation was founded upon engineering excellence and innovation, they'd never risk sullying that reputation by abandoning their pursuit of engineering perfection in the search for increased profits. Oh, hold on . . . . . . .
Next time you are in an OPC go and inspect the emergency fuel flap opener and the plastic trim it fits in, its quite frankly appalling, 'engineering excellence and innovation' you say, hmmmmm.The Porsche reputation was founded upon engineering excellence and innovation, they'd never risk sullying that reputation by abandoning their pursuit of engineering perfection in the search for increased profits. Oh, hold on . . . . . . .
However, the mag power lead on the Macbook Pro is a great idea so when you trip over the lead it just falls off and then pop its back on again with magnetism, there are people with innovative design, just not this car manufacturer, in certain areas.
Had a similar problem when I had a 991 for the weekend. Spent ages looking for the release button or pull before I thought about pushing the filler cap. The tank was empty so had to find it. Don't know what's wrong with a cable, same with the hand break.
Luckily I didn't have to do this on the forecourt and so didn't get laughed at
Luckily I didn't have to do this on the forecourt and so didn't get laughed at
TryHarder said:
Slippydiff said:
I hope you're not suggesting there's some kind of shared parts bin engineering going on between Wolfsburg and Stuttgart ? The very thought is ludicrous . . . .
The Porsche reputation was founded upon engineering excellence and innovation, they'd never risk sullying that reputation by abandoning their pursuit of engineering perfection in the search for increased profits. Oh, hold on . . . . . . .
Next time you are in an OPC go and inspect the emergency fuel flap opener and the plastic trim it fits in, its quite frankly appalling, 'engineering excellence and innovation' you say, hmmmmm.The Porsche reputation was founded upon engineering excellence and innovation, they'd never risk sullying that reputation by abandoning their pursuit of engineering perfection in the search for increased profits. Oh, hold on . . . . . . .
However, the mag power lead on the Macbook Pro is a great idea so when you trip over the lead it just falls off and then pop its back on again with magnetism, there are people with innovative design, just not this car manufacturer, in certain areas.
Specifically the word now in bold . . . 
Alas, no S Jobs at Porsche AG now, only bean counters.I agree the MB pro lead is genius
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