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Meshan



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White sheathed cable in boot - What is it

Hi, I recently bought a 2008 L320 RRS.
The DVD plyer isn't working so I have removed it to see if I can fix it.

While undert the boot trim, I saw a large cable, with a white corregated plastic sheath. Inside the cable is a wire with a black top. The wire isn't attached to anything. The wire moves back and forth like a lawnmower throttle or similar.

When you move the wire back and forthe, there is a sound close by like a meatal gear is moving.

My question is, what is the wire? Is it meant to be attached to something?

I wish I took a photo.

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Col



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Fuel filler flap release cable, should lock the flap when you lock the car, one end attached to a solenoid other end attached to fuel flap catch, I believe these catches do have a habit of breaking.

Cheers
Col

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Meshan



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Ah, so it should be attached to something?

Censored , I need to take the trim out again.

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Meshan



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That was a reallt tame word.

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Meshan



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Col wrote:
Fuel filler flap release cable, should lock the flap when you lock the car, one end attached to a solenoid other end attached to fuel flap catch, I believe these catches do have a habit of breaking.

Cheers
Col


And thank you. Was going nuts trying to google it.

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Col



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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Svib_6bng...sp=sharing

Cheers
Col

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Meshan



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Thanks again

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Meshan



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Update

I bought a new actuator as I wasnted to rob the cable. Aftermarket ones are on ebay for about £40.
I now have a spare.

The old just pushes back into the gromet with a plastic trim tool, with a fork.
A little oomp, and it popped on. Still have the spare in case the plastic is weakened, but it took some pushing to get it back on.

Thanks again.

Post #644868 Wed Oct 23 2024 1:10pm
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