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2003 XC70 - Fuel Door Will not Open

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
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Marineboy007
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Year and Model: 2003 XC70
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2003 XC70 - Fuel Door Will not Open

Post by Marineboy007 »

My fuel door will not open via the remote switch. I have dismantled the well area behind the fuel door. No direct access is evident. I cannot find a manuel release. Any suggestions?

JRL
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Post by JRL »

Should be there.
Remove all the right inner panels, there should be a cable there.
Look far forward, almost to the rear door
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Marineboy007
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Post by Marineboy007 »

I will look for the cable first thing tomorrow and let you know. In advance Thank You!

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Post by 2001VolvoXC70 »

The problem may be the relay, try switching it with another one of with the same part number. Its located in the rear drivers side panel opposite of where you are looking for the gas cap release.
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