I'm not sure if this is the right forum or not, but my gas cap release QUIT on me today when i was going to get gas, i'm at work right now so i'm hoping maybe somone can help me out.

When i press it i can hear a clicking noise under the dash, well right above wear the passenger's feet would be. That is also where the E01 is installed anlong with other things, if anyone else has any ideas PLEASE let me know!! thanks

 

Some times it gets caught on the gas cap cord. Just push on the gas lid and release it again and it should pop open.

 

I was just going to post the same thing. You may want to have someone stand outside by the gas cap and have them "open" it as you push the button. I got tired of hitting the button, discovering the cap didn't pop, go back in the car, hit the button again and go back to the gas cap. I felt like an idot after my 2nd or 3rd time so when I had my car alarm installed, I had them program my alarm remote to pop the cap. Works great!

 

It's a known problem - go to the dealer.

Mine acknowledged it and fixed it under warranty with a new actuator and an adjustment. It's been flawless ever since.

 

That is hilarious guys...my luck I'll be bone dry and not able to fill up. Thanks for the heads up, because more of my luck it will happen while im on some country road and some hill billy will offer me a ride....I don't want to ride with the hill billy

 

i think the Z should have been designed with a secondary manual gas lid switch like the trunk has under the rear strut bar...
cuz i got screwed one day when that gas lid button died and i couldnt get gas

 

I believe there is a TSB out for this problem. Go talk to your dealer, they should check it out for you.

 

crowbar.

 

maybe a pocket knife will work...j/p

here's a link for the TSB