little white plastic piece inside gas cap

jayhuffdaddy · 01-28-2010, 11:21 AM

Hit up the dealership today. Part is on order and will call when it comes in. They said they have to take the inside panel apart to get to the locking mechanism.

ChrisSlicks · 01-28-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jayhuffdaddy

Hit up the dealership today. Part is on order and will call when it comes in. They said they have to take the inside panel apart to get to the locking mechanism.

Yes, the majority of the mechanism is inside the car under the plastic. It shouldn't be that hard to get to, just a PITA.

Jonnytennesse · 01-28-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jayhuffdaddy

Hit up the dealership today. Part is on order and will call when it comes in. They said they have to take the inside panel apart to get to the locking mechanism.

Did you get a part number? I may try to get out to my dealer this afternoon. My gas doesnt feel safe without my white plastic pecker thing.

jayhuffdaddy · 01-28-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonnytennesse

Did you get a part number? I may try to get out to my dealer this afternoon. My gas doesnt feel safe without my white plastic pecker thing.

No I didn't, I will try to get it when I take it next week to get fixed.

chubbs · 03-08-2014, 12:21 PM

I just broke my little plastic piece too - and I've mended it just as easily. Thank God, because my car's out of warranty.

It's so easy to break - Whilst driving along I'd locked the car doors internally (because I'd upset another motorist with my appalling driving technique and I was worried he might attack me), then I got out to fill up with petrol (or gas as you call it) and I couldn't understand why the filler flap wouldn't open. Apparently the car lets you get out, but it still keeps the filler flap locked.

I was puzzled as to why it wouldn't open (didn't connect the internal locking with the problem). I got impatient and pulled the filler flap upwards. Of course, the little plastic locking piece broke.

Luckily I saw the little plastic piece and kept it.

When I got home I simply removed the filler flap lock assembly from inside the boot (or trunk as you call it), drilled two small holes - one in the little broken plastic piece and another in the end it had broken off from and connected them back together with a small double-ended screw (ebay).

...or you can pay $95+shipping for a new part!

ngkhatu · 11-11-2015, 07:55 PM

Thank you Chubbs! You da man!

dawankler · 01-28-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonnytennesse

It has a mechanism to go in and out. My gas cover was stuck and I pushed it, no response. Pushed harder. No response. Then...click. It opened. A little piece of white plastic was inside and was sheared off. I found where it came from. It was on the left lower side of the circle.
Should I be concerned? What is it? Get it fixed? Sorry no pix.

I'm embarrassed to say I did the same thing. Once I realized what had happened I was EXTREMELY surprised just how easy it was to break it. I'm a light guy and I think even just leaning up against the gas cover would be enough to break it.

I'm going to run by the dealership tomorrow for the sticking hatch release problem and will see if they can take care of the gas lock as well. I'll let you guys know how much hassle they gave me.

jayhuffdaddy · 02-02-2010, 11:16 AM

Got mine fixed today. Part number is 78850-AM80A. The description listed is Actuator Assy - F

ChrisSlicks · 12-16-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jayhuffdaddy

Got mine fixed today. Part number is 78850-AM80A. The description listed is Actuator Assy - F

For anyone fixing this themselves the part number is 78510P on courtesyparts.com (SKU 78850-Z34002).

sanford.reed · 12-16-2010, 09:35 AM

BIG Qustion related to this - ITs freezing here and now my cover is 'frozen' and I don't have access to a 'heated' garage for a few days.

2nd if I get it open what can I 'lub' the release with to prevent this from happening?

Hotrodz · 11-11-2015, 09:23 PM

I just bought a locking gas cap and called it good.

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03-08-2014, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7588	I just broke my little plastic piece too - and I've mended it just as easily. Thank God, because my car's out of warranty. It's so easy to break - Whilst driving along I'd locked the car doors internally (because I'd upset another motorist with my appalling driving technique and I was worried he might attack me), then I got out to fill up with petrol (or gas as you call it) and I couldn't understand why the filler flap wouldn't open. Apparently the car lets you get out, but it still keeps the filler flap locked. I was puzzled as to why it wouldn't open (didn't connect the internal locking with the problem). I got impatient and pulled the filler flap upwards. Of course, the little plastic locking piece broke. Luckily I saw the little plastic piece and kept it. When I got home I simply removed the filler flap lock assembly from inside the boot (or trunk as you call it), drilled two small holes - one in the little broken plastic piece and another in the end it had broken off from and connected them back together with a small double-ended screw (ebay). ...or you can pay $95+shipping for a new part! __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

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01-28-2010, 11:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
jayhuffdaddy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast Posts: 200 Drives: P/G 2010 370Z Rep Power: 17	Hit up the dealership today. Part is on order and will call when it comes in. They said they have to take the inside panel apart to get to the locking mechanism.

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02-02-2010, 11:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
jayhuffdaddy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast Posts: 200 Drives: P/G 2010 370Z Rep Power: 17	Got mine fixed today. Part number is 78850-AM80A. The description listed is Actuator Assy - F

12-16-2010, 09:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
sanford.reed Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tidewater Posts: 1 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 16	BIG Qustion related to this - ITs freezing here and now my cover is 'frozen' and I don't have access to a 'heated' garage for a few days. 2nd if I get it open what can I 'lub' the release with to prevent this from happening?