Fuel Door doesn't close anymore

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  1. UnceremoniousEnd

    UnceremoniousEnd Junior Member

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    I have a 2015 Prius Three, and I noticed the other day that the door to the fuel tank doesn't shut properly anymore. Usually it clicks into place, now it just hangs loosely without clicking.

    I believe there is something missing on the inside of the fuel door, next to the gas cap - something that usually catches the door.

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    I have done a bit of research, but I'm unsure exactly what piece is missing. I checked and it doesn't appear like anything is broken.

    Can anyone help me out?
     
    #1 UnceremoniousEnd, Mar 30, 2022
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    FInd someone with same car and ask to look at theirs... Or even more ideal find a nearby auto wrecker that lets you pull parts off vehicles and grab whatever is missing.
     
    #2 PriusCamper, Mar 31, 2022
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    Yeah you’re missing something.

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    Does the black bit unscrew? Maybe the light grey bit has fallen down behind?
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Mar 31, 2022
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    Bad timing for this problem. With the high cost of gas, thieves where I live are starting to siphon gas from cars.
     
    #4 MelonPrius, Mar 31, 2022
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    Maybe someone already tried! And broke the pin in the process!
     
    #5 PosauneGuy, Mar 31, 2022
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    3PriusMike Prius owner since 2000, Tesla M3 2018

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    The obvious answer is that your car is asking to be fed more.
    It craves the taste of high priced fuel.
    :)

    Mike
     
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    It rotates, but it does not unscrew per se. Do you know what part this is? Is this something I can order and replace myself without too much trouble? Or is this something an auto mechanic should fix for me?
     
    #7 UnceremoniousEnd, Mar 31, 2022
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    2010 toyota Prius Fuel Filler Door Release Cable. TANK, Body, TUBE - 7703506090 - Genuine toyota Part


    2010-2015 Toyota Prius Fuel Gas Cap Lid Door Release Cable Line Wire 77035-47050 | eBay

    Toyota Prius Fuel Lid Door Release Cable w/ Lever 2010 OEM | eBay

    2010-2015 Toyota Prius Fuel Gas Release Cable 77035-47050 OEM | eBay

     
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    UnceremoniousEnd Junior Member

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    Thank you for the links to the parts. How difficult is this to install? Is it something that most people without much car knowledge can fix themselves? Or should I take it to an auto mechanic to get it installed?
     
    #9 UnceremoniousEnd, Apr 1, 2022
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    Check youtube. It should be fairly easy. All the panels pop off..
     
    #10 ASRDogman, Apr 1, 2022
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