Petrol flap not locking on CLK

SWY 666 · 10-02-2009, 07:21 PM

The petrol flap on the CLK cab is not locking at all.
When I put my ear close enough and press the lock/unlock on the key fob I can hear something clicking but the locking plunger does not operate.
Is access to this under the wheel arch? before I start pulling everything apart.

GazCaff · 10-02-2009, 08:12 PM

My C Class did this and a squirt of WD-40 on the bolt cured it, I hope that's all yours needs.

SWY 666 · 11-02-2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GazCaff

My C Class did this and a squirt of WD-40 on the bolt cured it, I hope that's all yours needs.

Thanks,
Unfortunately this didn`t work for me.
It seems as if the locking bolt is actually missing. I really need to get to it properly to see whats happening, or not happening as the case may be.
Anyone know how to gain access to the lock/actuator?

EDZ649 · 11-02-2009, 08:10 PM

Access is usually via the boot, not the wheel arch. The trim will need to be removed inside the boot which in turn should give you access.

Badboysun · 12-05-2009, 05:30 PM

This has happen on my car twice twice, during warranty, If you can hear the motor running the locking pin approximatly 3 inches long has probably just dislodged. There is a circular plastic disc that connects an aluminium pin to the shaft, this has a slot that the pin slides in, the pin falls out. On my car the dealership glued the pin in to the slot. The locking unit behind the carpet in the boot will have to be reassembled.

greekCL · 15-05-2009, 12:39 AM

in my 200E I just needed to squirt a lot of WD40 and manually push the locking needle in and out ... since then it is working like a dream.
By the way the car is 20yo... so it might be a bit different in yours :-S

10-02-2009, 07:21 PM	#1
SWY 666 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KENT Car: E220CDi, CLK320 cabriolet Posts: 63	Petrol flap not locking on CLK The petrol flap on the CLK cab is not locking at all. When I put my ear close enough and press the lock/unlock on the key fob I can hear something clicking but the locking plunger does not operate. Is access to this under the wheel arch? before I start pulling everything apart.

10-02-2009, 08:12 PM	#2
GazCaff Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 1123 6536 5321 Car: '98 CLK 320 Elegance Posts: 1,115	My C Class did this and a squirt of WD-40 on the bolt cured it, I hope that's all yours needs. __________________ Previous: 1997 W202 C250 Elegance TD Current: 1998 W208 CLK320 Elegance

11-02-2009, 08:10 PM	#4
EDZ649 Events Committee Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 1066 Country Car: R129 SL600 V12, W124 320e, W116 450 SEL, L200 Elegance Posts: 1,785	Access is usually via the boot, not the wheel arch. The trim will need to be removed inside the boot which in turn should give you access. __________________ Previous Mercs: 1998 E240 Avantgarde 1999 E280 Avantgarde 2000 E55 AMG 2001 E55 AMG Current Mercs: 1994 SL600 V12, AMG Bodykit, OZ Opera's (394 bhp) 1998 E430 Elegance (279bhp) 1993 320e, AMG Bodykit (217bhp) 1980 450 SEL Project (225bhp) 1999 A140 Elegance, Partner's Car (Nowhere near as much bhp!)

12-05-2009, 05:30 PM	#5
Badboysun New Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North east Car: C180K avantgarde SE Posts: 15	petrol flap not locking This has happen on my car twice twice, during warranty, If you can hear the motor running the locking pin approximatly 3 inches long has probably just dislodged. There is a circular plastic disc that connects an aluminium pin to the shaft, this has a slot that the pin slides in, the pin falls out. On my car the dealership glued the pin in to the slot. The locking unit behind the carpet in the boot will have to be reassembled.

15-05-2009, 12:39 AM	#6
greekCL Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North London Car: Mercedes CL500 (W215 2000) & Mercedes 200E (W124 1989) Posts: 220	in my 200E I just needed to squirt a lot of WD40 and manually push the locking needle in and out ... since then it is working like a dream. By the way the car is 20yo... so it might be a bit different in yours :-S __________________ The faster... the better... W215 CL500 '00 model W124 200E Salloon '89 model

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