scoobyspud Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Have been reading on other web sites how the new scoob has a problem with the fuel cap cover release lever.Today up the garage with the fuel light on I pulled the lever to release the cover andNOT A LOT HAPPENED.Took quite a while to get the cover open and filled up with £70 of fuel.Got home and rang Europa up to let them know and they told me they've already had 2 in with the same problem.Then told me the parts are on back order and may take a month or two to get here from Japan Here's hoping that every time I need fuel in the next couple of months I can get fuel into the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Which model have you got?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyspud Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 It's the 2015 WRX STi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gaffer Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Hi,ours was the same,pop in we have a simple free fix, not dealer related or back-ordered, just a typical clinic fixKev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyspud Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Cheers Kev.I've got to go for a flu jab Thursday morning,so I'll try to get over early afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gaffer Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Hi,no worries it takes 10 mins and a brain, main dealers ??? makes you wonderCheersKev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Im interested, lol this is what makes a specialist found a problem already have a solution hehe brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terzoscooby Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Loads of new owners are having the same problem. Quick fix is to jam something in the leaver to hold it up while you grab the flap with a credit card. This is the fix in US something similar issued in UK. TSB 09-57-14, issued June 11, 2014, which describes a fix for this problem. It applies to all WRX and STI models made before April 23, 2014, with VINs earlier than 808794. It calls for new part number 51469VA000. It is a revised spring and new ring clip that should make the door pop open when the release lever is pulled. The TSB says it takes .5 hours and is covered under warranty. Also issues with paint chipping on rear from boot lid bottoming on it and leaking rear diffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyG Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Not had this problem so far - have to check the filler flap a few times. Don't want to be stuck in a forecourt with no way to refuel.Haven't seen any evidence of a leaking rear diff yet - no oil on the drive so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Stealth- Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Try opening it in winter when it's frozen shut lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terzoscooby Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Boot paint chip problem. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=41918461#post41918461 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyspud Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I knew it was likely to happen,just wasn't expecting the dealership to tell me "It might take 2 months to get the parts from Japan" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gaffer Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hi,when it happened to me I had to wedge my small orange screwdriver in the filler flaps gap and pull the lever, screwdriver shot across the forecourt in full view of other people who were admiring the car at the time.Hence fix developed, dealer never spoken to.CheersKev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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