1st niggle on the car

[scoobyspud]

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 and

NOT 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

[john]

Which model have you got?.

[scoobyspud]

It's the 2015 WRX STi

[The Gaffer]

Hi,

ours was the same,

pop in we have a simple free fix, not dealer related or back-ordered, just a typical clinic fix

Kev

[scoobyspud]

Cheers Kev.

I've got to go for a flu jab Thursday morning,

so I'll try to get over early afternoon

[The Gaffer]

Hi,

no worries it takes 10 mins and a brain, main dealers ??? makes you wonder

Cheers

Kev

[Ash]

Im interested, lol this is what makes a specialist found a problem already have a solution hehe brilliant

[terzoscooby]

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.

[TonyG]

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.

[-Stealth-]

Try opening it in winter when it's frozen shut lol

[terzoscooby]

Boot paint chip problem.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=41918461#post41918461

[scoobyspud]

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"

[The Gaffer]

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.

Cheers

Kev