Problem: Fuel Door Won't Close on LX570 LC 200

[adventurefam]

I have a problem with my 2013 LX 570 fuel door that I hope someone can help with. The fuel door latch doesn't pop back out after pulling the fuel door release and therefore, I can't close the fuel door. Generally, after I jerk the cable from inside the vehicle (behind the first aid kit) about 20x, the latch will pop back out. Unfortunately, that didn't work this time. Lubricating the latch didn't help. Any ideas?

 

[Fisher23]

Sounds like the spring has gone out. I would suggest looking at the parts diagram for your model and locating the return spring, and then check it.