V35 Fuel Door

[johnr]

Can anyone explain how the fuel door works on the 350 GT (2003 model). Sometimes mine (rarely) flicks open when the remote is used and other times it remains locked and I have to get to the lock throught the boot to release it.

Also has anyone had troubles with the driver's power window and central locking?

[WazR32GTSt]

the fuel door is manually operated

ie you get out of the car and push on it to pop it open

it only works when the car is unlocked, as when the car is locked the fuel door can't be opened manually

[Chris Rogers]

central locking is controlled by the BCM - windows 'can' also be.

[johnr]

My fuel door must be faulty as it will not lock when the car is locked.

[johnr]

central locking is controlled by the BCM - windows 'can' also be.

What is the BCM?

[Chris Rogers]

Body Control Module- it operates 90% of the car - if something is out of kilter then things stop working. inputs are resistive on these so if the input (IE switch ) stuffs up - no worky.

[johnr]

Body Control Module- it operates 90% of the car - if something is out of kilter then things stop working. inputs are resistive on these so if the input (IE switch ) stuffs up - no worky.

Can you let me know more about the BCM - how to find out if it is faulty, do you replace it or can it be fixed or reprogrammed, is it a common fault, where is it? Thanks

[Chris Rogers]

its a dealer programmed item I'm afraid. location is in the drivers kickpanel.

[Sneakybadger]

Hey guys,

This is going to sound REALLY odd. But I had exactly the same thing, I'd lock my doors and my fuel cap door would pop out. My fix: I switched on the mirrors tucking in when the car is locked. It no longer pops.

Freaky, eh?

[Ant]

My fuel door must be faulty as it will not lock when the car is locked.

There's a little solenoid which drives a plastic lock that engages with a catch in the fuel door to lock it. Locks when the rest of the car is locked. Look just inside the door and on the left you'll see the mechanism.

Apparently it is quite common for the solenoid to die - the one in mine was dead. From what I've heard fairly easy to replace if you can source a replacement solenoid.

Those who were having trouble with the door popping out - could be due the catch that engages with the lock on the fuel door being mis-aligned. Check if the catch on the door is bent or twisted in any way.

Chris - the winding up of windows when the car is locked - are you saying this can be programmed by the dealer on any V35? Or is it dependent on a sensor being there as well?

[Chris Rogers]

depends - have seen dealer fitted units that do it. unsure if it can be done via consult3. I'm working on this one anyway as I want to do a snazzy alarm on one and close everything with a push of a button.

any one got fast for a V36 yet?

[russky]

the fuel door is manually operated

ie you get out of the car and push on it to pop it open

it only works when the car is unlocked, as when the car is locked the fuel door can't be opened manually

Mine can...... bummer....

[Ant]

Mine can...... bummer....

As I said in my post - busted solenoid actuator...

This is what you need, first part on the list since it looks like you have a Coupe (I think...):

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ind...amp;catalogid=1

Riverside Infiniti was one of the better places to source V35 parts though I gather the guy who was really helpful has left so maybe find another dealership. They all seem to use the same parts catalog system so shouldn't be too hard to locate this part again. In any case make sure you check that it is the correct part before ordering!

Or just source it thru Nissan...

Edited February 23, 2008 by Ant

[MFC05]

Yeh my fuel door locks up when door is locked when the door is unlocked it unlocks

[WazR32GTSt]

depends - have seen dealer fitted units that do it. unsure if it can be done via consult3. I'm working on this one anyway as I want to do a snazzy alarm on one and close everything with a push of a button.

any one got fast for a V36 yet?

well, kptechnologies (http://www.kptechnologies.com) make a unit that has been made specifically for the G35 to do just this

go to their website, go to products, then select "wondow roll-up"

they sell it for USD$50

not sure if it can be integrated into our car due to wiring differences between G35 and V35 but i'll throw it out there for those interested..

[Ant]

well, kptechnologies (http://www.kptechnologies.com) make a unit that has been made specifically for the G35 to do just this

go to their website, go to products, then select "wondow roll-up"

they sell it for USD$50

not sure if it can be integrated into our car due to wiring differences between G35 and V35 but i'll throw it out there for those interested..

KP Technologies also do a unit which dips the side mirror(s) when you put it into reverse - tempted to get that and the window roll up unit... Though I should just build one myself, wouldn't be hard to do with a small micro...

[WazR32GTSt]

my mirrors dip already when i put it into reverse, i think its combined in the reversing pack with the camera

although interstingly, when chris had my camera disconnected for a while, the mirror dipping still worked.. maybe there is a separate control module or its already got the provision for it as standard on the V35?

this was never an option for the G35, thus why KPtechnologies has made that module for them..

[Chris Rogers]

camera and dip mirrors are two different items. the amount of CRAP that is in the drivers kickpanel for that still scares me..

[ALLBLITZ2]

camera and dip mirrors are two different items. the amount of CRAP that is in the drivers kickpanel for that still scares me..

is the dipping an option? or factory fitted on all v35's ?

[Chris Rogers]

dealer fitted option. far from std. explains half the mess I see when pulling these cars apart.