I hadn’t owned my A4 very long. It was still under warranty. But for some reason, it was t going to be covered by the warranty. Would cost be north of $350 for the dealer to repair. So while I sat in the waiting room while they were changing the oil, I watched. RUclips video. Ordered new actuator. Two days later I spent 15 minutes making this repair. I was so nervous I might scratch up the car. It was my first diy repair on this car.
It’s really not a nightmare of a job. Use plastic tools to get behind the seal and pop it open. NO TABS / TRIGGERS broken. Took me less than ten minutes. Easy peazy
If you look on the RUclips, and you see how frequently does, actuator fails, (no surprise since mine on a C7 Audi a6 was made in Italy, known for their robust engineering, and always partnering with the Germans he he, he he, he he he), I just completely remove the actuator. The idea that you replaced the OEM part with aftermarket, and it too will not fail on me…. Let’s just say that there is a better chance of a bill passing through Congress than the odds of that happening. So I completely removed the actuator and I never have to worry about it. Fuel door remains shut on its own under spring tension. When I need to fill up, I use a gym membership, key card on my car keychain to just pry open the fuel door and I am good to go with no worries that I will be left in the parking lot or at a gas pump with no ability to fill up. Happened to me twice.
My girlfriend just called me from the gas station where 3 more people tried to unlock that door and nothing happened. You made me LOL 🤣 You sense of humor is... FU :)) love you Subscibed
Bel lavoro,solo che potevi usare le levette di plastica.Con la cacciavite c'è rischio a graffiare la carrozzeria. Comunque complimenti e ti saluto da Italia
would putting something like wd 40 on that actuator help keep it from sticking iin the future do you think or would that just degrade the plastic over time? good video though at least if it ever breaks on mine i think this is a job i could do, given my toddler level skills.
I’ve dropped a piston before and had to take the walk of shame back to the parts department and one time I found one broken in the box and the parts guy owned up to it.
Nice video man, i have 2012 audi a4 2.0t when i hit de gas lot smoke coming out and the exhaust pipe it is black. Any idea what is the problem, everething looks fine injectors, o2 sensor, and the car works fine, only have that problem lot smoke (black)
the cover can be removed without breaking the latches. here you can see how it can be done - ruclips.net/video/rUTkyUHNXgI/видео.html&ab_channel=TimAgu
I hadn’t owned my A4 very long. It was still under warranty. But for some reason, it was t going to be covered by the warranty. Would cost be north of $350 for the dealer to repair. So while I sat in the waiting room while they were changing the oil, I watched. RUclips video. Ordered new actuator. Two days later I spent 15 minutes making this repair. I was so nervous I might scratch up the car. It was my first diy repair on this car.
It’s really not a nightmare of a job. Use plastic tools to get behind the seal and pop it open. NO TABS / TRIGGERS broken. Took me less than ten minutes. Easy peazy
NaptownTuner you're the man thank you so much, no stupid music playing and a very clear guide, thanks again buddy!
Brilliant video. Funny guy, easy to watch. Thanks for this terrific video. Hopefully we can fix ours. Rubbish Audi part. 🙋🏼♀🥸 Nov 2022
So the red safety cable doesn't actually pull the Actuator when the door gets stuck (2012 Q7)😐
lol "you're not worth me moving the camera"
If you look on the RUclips, and you see how frequently does, actuator fails, (no surprise since mine on a C7 Audi a6 was made in Italy, known for their robust engineering, and always partnering with the Germans he he, he he, he he he), I just completely remove the actuator. The idea that you replaced the OEM part with aftermarket, and it too will not fail on me…. Let’s just say that there is a better chance of a bill passing through Congress than the odds of that happening. So I completely removed the actuator and I never have to worry about it. Fuel door remains shut on its own under spring tension. When I need to fill up, I use a gym membership, key card on my car keychain to just pry open the fuel door and I am good to go with no worries that I will be left in the parking lot or at a gas pump with no ability to fill up. Happened to me twice.
You do that wit the door open does show someone how to get it unstuck when the door is closed
I found the release handle and got my door to release. being the cheapskate that i am, i just snipped the tabs off. works fine, lasts a long time
You have a nice speaking voice.
just wanted to say big thanks. your video made it so easy replace it. not to mention I saved more than 400 euro (what the official dealer quoted)
Pretty cool man. Had me entertained and I learned. Thanks!!!
My girlfriend just called me from the gas station where 3 more people tried to unlock that door and nothing happened.
You made me LOL 🤣
You sense of humor is... FU :)) love you
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did my 2011 q7 following these instructions... flawless
You’re awesome man! Helping me out big time. Keep up the good work!
Nice and useful video. Seems to be common fault, my S3 had an issue with it after barely 2 years. And yep it locks with the doors, at least on the A3.
Great job and thanks for the info
Great job
Loved your video dude
Good job! Thanks
iE hat hmm, didnt know they made those. They shoulda sent me one with the price of this tune.
Im having the same issue with my 2018 Q5 but there arent any holes or slots in mine to pop the tabs??
Bel lavoro,solo che potevi usare le levette di plastica.Con la cacciavite c'è rischio a graffiare la carrozzeria. Comunque complimenti e ti saluto da Italia
Thanks a lot man, do I just need to pop the door open first? Since it is not going to open at all now 😂
would putting something like wd 40 on that actuator help keep it from sticking iin the future do you think or would that just degrade the plastic over time? good video though at least if it ever breaks on mine i think this is a job i could do, given my toddler level skills.
nice
Audi TT mark 2 your cable snapped flap will not open any help appreciated
Anybody else have a loose fuel door causing rattling? It seems like the hinged portion has loosened. Any suggestions on how to fix?
It's not a piston! LOL
I’ve dropped a piston before and had to take the walk of shame back to the parts department and one time I found one broken in the box and the parts guy owned up to it.
@@NaptownTuner LOL.. everyone's playing hot potato at some point!
Nice video man, i have 2012 audi a4 2.0t when i hit de gas lot smoke coming out and the exhaust pipe it is black. Any idea what is the problem, everething looks fine injectors, o2 sensor, and the car works fine, only have that problem lot smoke (black)
Oil
same process for the A7?
U’re not worth me to move the camera😂😂😂😂😂
the cover can be removed without breaking the latches. here you can see how it can be done - ruclips.net/video/rUTkyUHNXgI/видео.html&ab_channel=TimAgu
I would not count on that not breaking the plastic.