deane30 30 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 I was wondering if there is a way to open the petrol flap when the central locking is not working. My central locking has been intermittently playing up. When it does this, it reverts back to having to manually lock/unlock each door and the fuel flap is locked shut. Car: 1988 e30 320i sedan (facelift) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 On the driver's side in the boot there is the central locking unit for the petrol flap. It should be held up with 2 screws to the mount and 2 screws onto the shell of the car. Undo them and it should come out. Can just disconnect it if you want,but dont think it will lock anymore. I have a petrol flap motor if you want it for nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deane30 30 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 Thanks for the advice man. I'll keep your offer in mind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deane30 30 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 is it hidden behind the carpet in the sides of the boot or should it be visible when i open the boot? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 ^ Sides of the carpet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted July 27, 2009 Behind the carpet. Try central locking from the boot, usually it is the "fail safe" or whatever it is called, cos aparently if it is not working anywhere else it usually still works from the boot lock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deane30 30 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 Cheers Nathan - i'll have to have a look in the light tomorrow. I've been doing that FrantiC but even that fails sometimes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 Have one of them too if you want bud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
