Body - Fuel Door Will Not Open
55 13 01April 3, 2013
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Vehicle Information
Condition
Fuel Door Will Not Open
The complaint may also be the fuel door release switch is non-functional.
The fault code may be stored in the Central Electronics Fault Memory:
Technical Background
If within a few seconds the ignition is switched OFF, the fuel door release is activated, and then the ignition is switched ON again (up to 2 seconds after fuel door release activation, depending on CAN network status), the engine control module may lose its basic settings of the fuel door lock. The complaint may be that the fuel door release switch is non-functional. This condition will prevent the fuel door from being opened. The engine control module must be re-programmed in order to correct this concern.
Production Solution
Final production countermeasure pending.
Service
Before attempting any repairs, please contact the Volkswagen Technical Helpline for assistance.
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.