1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

minor issue with gas door

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-14-10, 04:52 AM
  #1  
Knucklehead

Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
EvilWankel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Fife, WA
Posts: 920
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
minor issue with gas door

I have an 85 GS, with the electric door opener. I dont have a battery in, but I know how to pop the latch on it. My problem is, when I do that, it doesnt spring open. I see this becoming a problem when I get it on the road and I'm the only one in the car. I'm not long enough to pop the solenoid and open the door at the same time, and I dont really want to leave the interior half taken apart to access it from inside.

I'm curious what is the mechanism that actually makes it pop out when you pop the door? Is there supposed to be a little spring on the door hinge? I can yank one from the junkyard just need to know if theres a simple fix.
Old 04-14-10, 05:49 AM
  #2  
Lives on the Forum

 
Kentetsu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Grand Rapids Michigan
Posts: 11,359
Received 14 Likes on 11 Posts
There is a small metal tab which is supposed to cause the door to pop open (if I recall correctly). You should be able to just give it a little bend to increase the tension. Also, lube up the plunger because sometimes they get a little sticky and can cause the same symptoms.

Good luck.





.
Old 04-14-10, 10:53 AM
  #3  
Senior Member

iTrader: (4)
 
WAS:12A's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 555
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
^^^Correct.

There is no actual spring, just a metal tab and the tension on this tab is what makes the door open.

As stated, just bend the metal tab if need be to create the desired tension on the door when it's pushed to close.

Cam..
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
stickmantijuana
Microtech
30
04-23-16 06:37 PM
82streetracer
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
7
08-23-15 09:28 AM



Quick Reply: minor issue with gas door



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:33 AM.