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#14 of 23 Re: LOCKED GAS CAP [easym1] by jodell1814 Jun 23, 2008 (5:13 pm)
Replying to: easym1 (Apr 25, 2007 8:00 pm) yeah mine gas lid door doesnt open. so I had to stay home all weekend. I called nissan and they told me that there is a sensor with the gas lid door that with the remote is doesnt work so it has to be replaced. I fould out the only way to manually fixed it is to take off the back panel by the rear door on the driveside. squeeze hand or fings to unlatch... No the car manual doenst tell you that at all.. SO I WAS PISSED OFF WITH NISSAN OH YEAH I COST ABOUT $100 PLUS OTHER PARTS AND SERVICES.. OF COURSE WHEN I GOT TO THE DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING IT OPENED... USEING THE REMOTE THE CORRECT WAY. THEY TOLD ME TO EXPECT THE SAME THING TO HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL FIXED. I THINK THEY SHOOULD OF AT LEAST INSTALLED AND LEVER DOWN ON THE FLOOR LIKE MOST CARS. WHO REALLY WANTS TO TEAR THEIR CAR APART................ : Replies to this message: easym1 (Jun 24, 2008 2:37 pm) howlinpups (Jul 18, 2008 9:16 am)
#15 of 23 Re: LOCKED GAS CAP [jodell1814] by easym1 Jun 24, 2008 (2:37 pm)
Replying to: jodell1814 (Jun 23, 2008 5:13 pm) I finally solve the problem ( just kidding ). I went to the Brampton Nissan here in Ontario a few months ago regarding this issue but I can't duplicate the problem and the people there were not helpful at all. They basically told me that there's no problem here and made me feel like I'm talking nonsense. I also advised them that this is a known issue and the guy basically told me that they have never seen this kind of problem with the Murano.   The solution, I folded the area where the pin engage to lock and the problem's solved. Now I can open and close the lid anytime I want!   There should be a recall on this! Replies to this message: howlinpups (Jul 18, 2008 9:16 am)
#16 of 23 Re: LOCKED GAS CAP (Here's the fix !) by howlinpups Jul 18, 2008 (9:16 am)
Replying to: easym1 (Jun 24, 2008 2:37 pm) Here's the fix (and don't laugh too hard): while clicking the open button on your remote car door opener (repeatedly), knock on the side panel (not the lid) to the right of the gas lid. If you are fortunate enough to find the sweet spot, the latch will open. It seems like the best spot is just to the right of the middle of the lid. My 2004 Murano gas lid started locking about 2 months ago and this is how my Nissan dealer told me to open it. It does work, but the other day I did this for at least five minutes before I could get it open. I also have the problem others have mentioned about the doors spontaneously locking. If I have to get out of my car and leave it running, I always unroll the window because 99% of the time the door will lock me out. My car is in the shop at this very minute for an unrelated problem and the fix for the gas lock is $240 for an electrical relay and assembly. I told them to order the parts, but I might just see if they can disengage the lock entirely. No word yet on the door locking problem.
#17 of 23 Locking Gas Cap by juswalkn Aug 05, 2008 (6:44 pm)
I just found this board tonight. I have a locked gas lid at present time and can not get gas. I wonder how many others not knowing about this forum are having the problem? Perhaps we need to direct the dealers to this location to see for themselves. Mine is a 2004!
#18 of 23 I love/hate my '03 Murano by klepore Aug 19, 2008 (3:50 pm)
My Murano has been using up at least a quart of oil every 1000 miles. today the service dept. told us the codes indicate that a new long block (engine) is needed. A used one ( with 60,000 miles on it) could be installed for $6000+! And it isn't covered by Nissan's Security Plus Gold! So much for the extended warrant! Our present engine could last days, weeks or months if we keep pouring in that oil. We also have the locking gas door problem and a list of other problems including a hole in the exhaust.    As much as love it I think it's time to move on. Replies to this message: mark_e (Aug 20, 2008 1:10 pm)
#19 of 23 Why isn't the block covered??? by mark_e Aug 20, 2008 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: klepore (Aug 19, 2008 3:50 pm) I'm just curious about why they say the block isn't covered under the Security Plus Gold. According to the covered parts list at Nissanusa.com, the block (PNC 11010) is covered under all of the plans. So are the heads (PNC 11041) and all of the other parts and gaskets.   Thanks!
#20 of 23 A Cheap & Easy Locking Gas Cover fix. by drweirdo Sep 22, 2008 (5:22 pm)
This happened to me today for the first time. I fixed it super fast. I have a pregnant wife, and this is our only car, so I wasn't going to have my '04 MO run out of gas at the wrong time. As soon as I got home, I took a plunger to the gas cap and yanked. It popped right open, out popped that stupid plastic pin. Problem solved, now the gas cap opens and closes at will, no cosmetic defects at all and it still engages the same way (spring loaded push to open). The only issue is that it no longer locks, but as stated above, I've never had people steal gas from me before... Happy hunting!
#21 of 23 The $344 rip-off for locked gas filler lid by farmpsych Oct 26, 2008 (5:34 am)
We were desperate--tank down to fumes and could not open the filler lid in 2004 Murano. Our "trusty" dealer (Jack Ingram, Montgomery AL) fixed it (allegedly replaced left front door lock actuator assembly) for $344. That was 8/8/08. Problem has recurred twice since then!! Visited blogs on this site--wished I had done that before and I then fixed it for nothing. Hit unlock on the remote 12-15 times and it popped open--then visualized how it works--WD40 to the plastic lock-pin--if it happens again I will remove the lock-pin--the door still shuts but cannot lock when the car is locked. PS: I will try to get my money back. And dealers always lie about TSBs aka Top Secret Bulletins.
#23 of 23 Another Fix by psumase Sep 13, 2009 (2:25 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Jun 18, 2008 9:48 pm) I had the same problem with my '04 Murano and fixed it by bending the little metal latch on the inside of the cap that the dead bolt hooks into. One could cut it off if desired, but that eliminates the possibility of ever using the lock feature again.

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