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Re: access door to gas tank [rstone1]
by billsbuddie
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Aug 01, 2009 (6:54 pm)
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Replying to: rstone1 (Aug 01, 2009 6:21 pm)
There is a lever on the left side of the driver's seat, either on the floor or the dash, pull it.
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- #3191 of 3260
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gas tank access door
by rstone1
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Aug 01, 2009 (7:01 pm)
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Replying to: billsbuddie (Aug 01, 2009 6:54 pm)
thanks - i know about that lever - unfortunately when i pull the lever the door doesn't pop open like it used too and i don't know how to get the door open when the release lever isn't working
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- #3192 of 3260
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Re: gas tank access door [rstone1]
by backy
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Aug 02, 2009 (9:56 am)
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Replying to: rstone1 (Aug 01, 2009 7:01 pm)
Well that is a problem! My 2004 GT doesn't have an emergency fuel filler door release in the trunk, so I expect yours doesn't either. It's possible the cable is broken. Hopefully not, as I can envision that being a tricky repair. If not, you might try squirting some silicone spray e.g. WD-40 (using the long thin applicator) into the area around the release pin, it might be stuck. I found the following on another forum:
Another solution is to pull up normally on the lever and hold it up for about a second. The door will pop open.
Once you get the door open, you might try this (also from another forum):
Carefully bend the striker plate on the door very slightly away from the tongue that keeps the door closed. Also one person reported that the dealer changed the spring on the door and it fixed their problem.
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- #3193 of 3260
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Ipod connection
by rhy1
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Aug 03, 2009 (3:08 am)
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I just bought a 2009 elantra and can't get the ipod connection to read my daughters ipod. We are using the USB cable she uses to connect to the comupter. When first pluged in the radio reads "reading USB", then says something like USB empy. I know there is music on the ipod, so am not sure what we are doing wrong. I don't care so much, but my 16 year old is "devasted". Anyone know what I am doing wrong?
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- #3194 of 3260
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Re: Ipod connection [rhy1]
by bpizzuti
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Aug 03, 2009 (4:22 am)
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Replying to: rhy1 (Aug 03, 2009 3:08 am)
You have to buy the iPod accessory cable.
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- #3195 of 3260
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Re: Ipod connection [bpizzuti]
by rhy1
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Aug 03, 2009 (4:26 am)
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Aug 03, 2009 4:22 am)
Thanks, I thought that may be it, but since it was mentioned when I bought the car, I thought I might have cone something wrong.
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- #3196 of 3260
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Re: access door to gas tank [rstone1]
by jlflemmons
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Aug 03, 2009 (7:56 am)
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Replying to: rstone1 (Aug 01, 2009 6:21 pm)
Check your owners manual. There should be a small cable tucked behind the trim in the trunk/hatch area near the fuel door. Looks like a thin cable with a loop.
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- #3197 of 3260
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Re: access door to gas tank [jlflemmons]
by backy
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Aug 03, 2009 (8:33 am)
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Aug 03, 2009 7:56 am)
There is no mention of such a cable in the owner's manual (2004 GT 5-door), also no sign of any such cable in the trunk area. Do you have a sedan or hatch? Do you have to remove the inside trim of the trunk to get to the cable?
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- #3198 of 3260
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Re: access door to gas tank [backy]
by jlflemmons
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Aug 03, 2009 (9:55 am)
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Replying to: backy (Aug 03, 2009 8:33 am)
I've had both the sedan and the hatch. In my sedan ('02) there was the cable with a small tab on it that just peeked out from behind the trim panel near the drivers side trunk hinge. On the hatch ('05) it seems like the owners manual showed to pull down the trim just a bit and the cable was there. I will do a bit of research and see if I can get a diagram.
EDIT:
From the online service manual, they don't talk about the emergency release, but on the sedan it is under the trim by the drivers side trunk hinge. I believe it is in the same location on the hatch. When you pull the trim back, you can see the cable housing coming from the release handle by the seat. That is where the emergency release was connected on mine. Even if it isn't there, it gives you access to the lock/latch and you can release it with your finger.
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- #3199 of 3260
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Re: High pitched squeal in the mornings [leefteach2]
by nanotube
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Aug 03, 2009 (10:24 am)
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Replying to: leefteach2 (May 23, 2009 3:53 am)
I have the same issue on my 07. The engine bay squeaks at start up and also when coming to a stop at idle. There are chirping noise every now and then, especially noticeable at low speed. I've had it for a month then took it to the dealership where they found a loose bearing on the water pump and are replacing it under warranty right now. It's a four-hour job so I was told. While there they also told me of a new brake light switch recall they are going to fix for me. So (1) I would talk to your dealer; (2) I'm glad it came with good warranty; (3) My car is just two years old with less than 10k miles. At this rate I am starting to worry what else would break down the road...
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