Skylark V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1994)
Fuel Door: All Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel Filler Door - Will Not Open
File In Section: 10 - Body
Bulletin No.: 63-15-08
Date: April, 1996
Subject:
Fuel Filler Door will not Open
(Spray Lock De-Icer Into Cable/Apply Semi-Synthetic Lubricant)
Models:
1992-96 Buick Skylark
1992-96 Oldsmobile Achieva
1992-96 Pontiac Grand Am
Condition
Some owners may comment that the fuel filler door will not open.
Cause
The fuel filler cable may be frozen due to water entering into housing of cable.
Correction
This condition can be corrected by using the following procedure:
1. Bring vehicle into heated area to allow the fuel filler cable to thaw and the fuel filler door to open.
2. With fuel filler door open, spray lock de-icer into cable at the plunger/latch end of cable. Move plunger around and in to allow spray to enter cable.
3. Apply a semi-synthetic lubricant (non-water soluble) to the plunger on the fuel filler cable and depress plunger several times to allow lubricant to
enter housing of fuel filler cable (this will act as a barrier to entry of water into the fuel filler cable).
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Labor Time
R4085
0.2 hr
