Broken fuel cap locking pin

[tuffy]

Hi all
i noticed yesterday that the pin that slips acros the back of the fuel flap to lock it is broken! It's just wobbly a loose, like something has come adrift.
Any one had this happen? I'm guessing it's a wheel off wheel arch lining out to see what's happened type of job??

Thanks for reading

 

[Arrkon]

If I remember correctly Paul, it's a boot trim out kinda job haha.. The rod is just attached to the end if a solenoid, so could well have come adrift.

 

[jdp1962]

Yes, Arrkon is right. The mechanism is inside the boot, concealed behind the side trim.

 

[tuffy]

Yes, Arrkon is right. The mechanism is inside the boot, concealed behind the side trim.

Arrrr i see. I have the Bose system, so is it a case of removing that first to get to the solenoid????

 

[jdp1962]

Arrrr i see. I have the Bose system, so is it a case of removing that first to get to the solenoid????

Sorry; not having Bose, I don't know.

 

[Arrkon]

If the Bose sub is on the same side as your filler cap, then yes mate.

 

[tuffy]

Thanks. Its never straight forward is it!

 

[Arrkon]

Thanks. Its never straight forward is it!

Lol, audi design features... Haha