718 Owners: Any issues with the gas flap/door?

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A couple of times lately I have had some trouble opening the gas flap/door. The last time I had to press it like 10 times before it opened. Kinda embarrassing if someone was watching....

Anyone else have issues with this?
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Could that leather bib be interfering somehow?
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No issues so far for me with either of the 718s. Not anything I've had happen on any other P-cars either.
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P_Coastal wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2024 6:54 pm Could that leather bib be interfering somehow?
Nah, I took that bib out a while ago, it was a bit annoying sticking it back in each time I fill up.... which is a lot lately.
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71eh wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:42 pm
P_Coastal wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2024 6:54 pm Could that leather bib be interfering somehow?
Nah, I took that bib out a while ago, it was a bit annoying sticking it back in each time I fill up.... which is a lot lately.
Filling it up a lot lately is a good sign! Drive that baby!

Sounds like the latch (or catch) might not be fully releasing? Failing actuator. Good thing there is a manual fuel door release - just in case.
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blueline wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2024 9:03 pm
71eh wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:42 pm
P_Coastal wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2024 6:54 pm Could that leather bib be interfering somehow?
Nah, I took that bib out a while ago, it was a bit annoying sticking it back in each time I fill up.... which is a lot lately.
Filling it up a lot lately is a good sign! Drive that baby!

Sounds like the latch (or catch) might not be fully releasing? Failing actuator. Good thing there is a manual fuel door release - just in case.
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No problems here
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No issues opening the gas flap here unless the car is locked!
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No problems with my GTS, and yours is also a new lady so no problem to pop into your Dealer and have them check her over for free. In my past life ( 30+ years in the Automotive Industry selling ICE machines - pun intended ) there were cases with doors on different brands and it often was a misalignment issue from the factory. Your Dealer should be able to check and make sure the release is fully disengaging since it has an electric contact system.
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No problems here as well. Could the emergency assembly be interfering somehow?
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