I went to get gas today and my fuel door would not unlock after about a dozen clicks with the remote and using the door lock switch on dash still no help. So I pulled the truck cover over the rear fender out and used the manual release to open the door. now the fuel door is unlocked and will not lock, so i assume the solenoid is bad on the locking mechanism. How much will one of theese cost me? is it a dealer only part (other than junkyard) or can i get a aftermarket part?

Thanks,

Dan
97 850 GLT Turbo

Replacing the gas door lock mechanism is a simple job in a sedan - You ought to try get at one in a wagon!

Before you replace the mechanism, take a bright light and look at the lock area inside the door itself.

Two of our 850s had a problem with the grommet that surrounds the lock pin itself. In both cases the edge of the grommet was folded over, pushing the lock pin aside a bit, eventually causing it to jam.

The first time, in our wagon, I pulled the whole rear of that side apart and removed the mechanism before I saw the problem. It has worked for two years now.

In the second case, I was able to straighten the grommet out with a dental probe, saving a LOT of work.
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96 855R, 95 855,854, 90 744 Ti - 310,000 miles driven

thanks for the info, i will check out the grommet!

Dan

I had the same problem with our wagon. My quick "solution" was to just fold over the tab which engages the latching mechanism. It took a few seconds, could be undone later; and was free. Of course, it doesn't lock but....