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Fuel door will lock, but not unlock, new actuator does the same thing.

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    #16
    There is this place in the UK - https://www.bmwgm5repair.co.uk/our-service/

    And there is a listing on eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/28377742622...8AAOSwunNeQJb5

    It might be best to buy the relays and give it to a local electronics shop that can replace them for a small fee. There are a few DIYs out there as well.

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      #17
      The GM5 pictures I've seen do not indicate the fuel door is controlled by the relays

      e.g.




      The last overall pic looks like there may be a bunch of drivers in the top left and a couple near the middle

      Also, whilst not conclusive, X332 is the larger connector on the right for central locking and windows and the fuel flap motor is connected the middle connector X253

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        #18
        Wouldn't the door lock relays control the fuel door as well? From that gm5.com website - "Fuel filler door doesn't unlock either -> GM5"

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          #19
          Originally posted by Slideways View Post
          Wouldn't the door lock relays control the fuel door as well? From that gm5.com website - "Fuel filler door doesn't unlock either -> GM5"
          Whilst that certainly could be true the wiring is completely separate all the way into the GM5. It's most definitely controlled by the GM5. I'm not saying it isn't.

          Just because he fixes the fuel filler door problems doesn't necessarily mean he just fixes the relays hence his very strict requirements on what he can and can't fix.

          I could be totally wrong. Just seems kind of wierd to me to join things together inside the GM5 up front rather than in the harness near the back of the car.

          And in my case the door locks have never failed to operate whereas the fuel filler works maybe every few goes only. If it were the relays and they were shared both would fail together.

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