This worked perfectly, saved me an ongoing headache at the pump! 36 yo lady here had it switched out in about 3 minutes with a $4 part from Toyota. Thanks for the video!
So I had 15 mi left in the car of fuel I decided to stop and put gas and the fuel door wouldn't open so I used some scissors to pop it open... Thank you so much for uploading this video after watching it a few times I think I got this
Thanks Shawn! The method of opening the door is a lifesaver! (still having problems with the door, spring seems okay, but now I understand the mechanics much better).
@text9003 awesome! Yeah it was getting a little embarrassing at the gas station when I couldn't find a long enough stick, so a good bit of pride went into making this video!! Hahahaa!
Great video! Thanks for sharing I ordered the part and it was an exact fit I have an 2008 and it works great! The door flies all the way open now instead of just popping out a little basically still touching the car lol thanks again! ❤
I just ordered the part. What’s funny is mine is on a 1999 Avalon. Apparently they used the same part on many models for many years. Hopefully tomorrow I’ll have mine. I’ve been using a package of tissues to prop up the release handle so I can go back and open the door.
@christopherluce3294 I wonder how many different ways this broken hinge has been temporarily remedied!! I prefer the push button karate kick to the jammed paper method! Lol
I have a 2014 Toyota avalon xle and i don’t have a leverage inside . What is the piece called or what does it look like that is not allowing the fuel door to open? Please i cant find it and dealership is looking for $400 to replace
@bward3290 it sounds like the solenoid button inside the fuel door that releases whne you push the button on the dash or key fob isnt isn't releasing properly. It could just need a spritz of WD40 to get the button moving if it's dirty and sticking. If you can't hear it click at all trying to open the gas door with the button maybe the fuse for that is blown. I'm not sure what fuse it is though. I'm not sure what would be $400 though, I'd like to see their quote sheet. Maybe you can reply with what they specifically said is gonna be $400.
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN yes is there an email i can send that to you because its not opening again and now i have to act fast. I’m in Illinois it’s winter and i need access to get fuel without running into this issue
Thank you! I’m a mom and I was stuck at the gas station with my kid and watched this and was able to get gas! May God bless you ❤
@minnieeltaeb2112 that's incredible! So glad you were able to find my video to get that pesky door opened! Thank you!
This worked perfectly, saved me an ongoing headache at the pump! 36 yo lady here had it switched out in about 3 minutes with a $4 part from Toyota. Thanks for the video!
@abbeyrussell947 that's great! I was getting some shameful looks at the pump with my leg stretch routine!
So I had 15 mi left in the car of fuel I decided to stop and put gas and the fuel door wouldn't open so I used some scissors to pop it open... Thank you so much for uploading this video after watching it a few times I think I got this
@veronicaaguayo1350 you got this, we believe in you!!
Thanks Shawn! The method of opening the door is a lifesaver! (still having problems with the door, spring seems okay, but now I understand the mechanics much better).
@text9003 awesome! Yeah it was getting a little embarrassing at the gas station when I couldn't find a long enough stick, so a good bit of pride went into making this video!! Hahahaa!
Great video! Thanks for sharing I ordered the part and it was an exact fit I have an 2008 and it works great! The door flies all the way open now instead of just popping out a little basically still touching the car lol thanks again! ❤
@amclean2009 that's awesome!! Glad to be able to help!!
Thank you so much! Been using a straw bent in half to open it since we got our Avalon two years ago. I’m going to replace this asap!
@amandasolis6184 here's to the creative ways we've been coping!!
Thank you for the tutorial!
@grapeknutz you're welcome!! Very annoying when it doesn't work!
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN The only trick The only thing that didn't work was the folded paper trick, other than that good video.
Thanks!! I’d only do I have the same problem but my 2005 Avalon is also blue! pretty cool.
@jasonmcdade8837 it's the best color there is!
I just ordered the part. What’s funny is mine is on a 1999 Avalon. Apparently they used the same part on many models for many years. Hopefully tomorrow I’ll have mine. I’ve been using a package of tissues to prop up the release handle so I can go back and open the door.
@christopherluce3294 I wonder how many different ways this broken hinge has been temporarily remedied!! I prefer the push button karate kick to the jammed paper method! Lol
Thanks
Hello can you tell me or share the link you purchased your part I ordered one but it doesn’t quite fit right. Ugh please help.
@amclean2009 I believe the link is in the description!
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN great thanks so much! 😊
I’m going through this now..ugh 🤦🏽♀️
Its very convenient til it's not!@@amclean2009
I have a 2014 Toyota avalon xle and i don’t have a leverage inside . What is the piece called or what does it look like that is not allowing the fuel door to open? Please i cant find it and dealership is looking for $400 to replace
@bward3290 it sounds like the solenoid button inside the fuel door that releases whne you push the button on the dash or key fob isnt isn't releasing properly. It could just need a spritz of WD40 to get the button moving if it's dirty and sticking. If you can't hear it click at all trying to open the gas door with the button maybe the fuse for that is blown. I'm not sure what fuse it is though. I'm not sure what would be $400 though, I'd like to see their quote sheet. Maybe you can reply with what they specifically said is gonna be $400.
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN yes is there an email i can send that to you because its not opening again and now i have to act fast. I’m in Illinois it’s winter and i need access to get fuel without running into this issue
@@Peachie90 the all caps part of my UA-cam channel name at Gmail dot com
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN i just emailed you