Tiguan fuel cap won't release

[Bla13rs]

Just thought id let everyone know what worked for me when my fuel cap wouldn't release, no matter what I did because of no release cable in the boot. Holding down the fuel cap to release pressure on the pin whilst I unlocked the car was what finally released it and it's back to working normal. No idea why this actually worked but it did.

[nat225]

read the manual. most things (fuel cap, bulbs, etc ) about your tiggy are in there.

[Umai Naa!!]

There's no emergency release.

Get the fuel flap actuator replaced. Otherwise you'll have to break the flap off when it finally gives out.

[jets]

I tried to open mine the other day & it wouldn't open. It may have been that I didn't push it hard enough but today I had a look after reading this thread & decided to put a small amount of Teflon grease on the hook & hole in the flap. Tried several times & it works every time now.