Piece of the car fell off
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06-07-2005, 10:08 PM
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Piece of the car fell off
So I park my 2003 911 Carrera 2 in the garage and lock it. When I locked the car I heard something fall inside the car. I figured it was from the gas cap area, so I open it up and found this piece laying under the gas cap.
I believe this is a plastic piece that fits on the end of the gas lid, so it can hold the security rod when locked. I tried to put it back on the lid apparatus, but could not do it with minimum force. I did not want to force it, because the hinges on the lid could bend or break. Anyone know how I can refit the piece or if another piece fell off that need? Can someone take a quick picture of the interior of the gas lid where the security rod enters the lid?
Thanks,
Vik
I believe this is a plastic piece that fits on the end of the gas lid, so it can hold the security rod when locked. I tried to put it back on the lid apparatus, but could not do it with minimum force. I did not want to force it, because the hinges on the lid could bend or break. Anyone know how I can refit the piece or if another piece fell off that need? Can someone take a quick picture of the interior of the gas lid where the security rod enters the lid?
Thanks,
Vik
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06-07-2005, 10:52 PM
it looks like it may be the fitting for the plastic cable that attaches the gas cap to the body of the car, just a guess
mine fell out the first week i had my tt cab, and it pushed right back in.
mine fell out the first week i had my tt cab, and it pushed right back in.
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06-08-2005, 12:33 AM
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06-08-2005, 01:39 AM
Re: Piece of the car fell off
Originally posted by Vik
I tried to put it back on the lid apparatus, but could not do it with minimum force. I did not want to force it, because the hinges on the lid could bend or break. Anyone know how I can refit the piece or if another piece fell off that need? Can someone take a quick picture of the interior of the gas lid where the security rod enters the lid?
Thanks,
Vik
I tried to put it back on the lid apparatus, but could not do it with minimum force. I did not want to force it, because the hinges on the lid could bend or break. Anyone know how I can refit the piece or if another piece fell off that need? Can someone take a quick picture of the interior of the gas lid where the security rod enters the lid?
Thanks,
Vik
Last edited by alamein; 06-08-2005 at 01:42 AM.
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06-08-2005, 06:45 AM
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i has a peice like that come off of my rear deck lid, there is one peice on each side, and it just popped right back in, it fits on the outside right under the spolier. it could be that maybe
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06-08-2005, 07:04 AM
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Lets see Vik. It's a 2003 and yes it's now only 2005 and you have warranty for 4 years. Hmmmm, I think this could be covered under the Holy **** something just fell off my car clause. I would go to the dealer with part in hand... 
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06-08-2005, 07:41 AM
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Re: Re: Piece of the car fell off
Originally posted by alamein
vik, try looking at the gas cap area once again. There are two holes there ... one that the piece can not fit into without severe force (that's how I busted it) ... and another hole which the piece does fit into (I only saw this hole later). I don't have my car where I'm at right now or I would take a pic ... I think the correct hole is easier seen standing on the right of the gas lid.
vik, try looking at the gas cap area once again. There are two holes there ... one that the piece can not fit into without severe force (that's how I busted it) ... and another hole which the piece does fit into (I only saw this hole later). I don't have my car where I'm at right now or I would take a pic ... I think the correct hole is easier seen standing on the right of the gas lid.
Originally posted by SmoothCab
Lets see Vik. It's a 2003 and yes it's now only 2005 and you have warranty for 4 years. Hmmmm, I think this could be covered under the Holy **** something just fell off my car clause. I would go to the dealer with part in hand...
Lets see Vik. It's a 2003 and yes it's now only 2005 and you have warranty for 4 years. Hmmmm, I think this could be covered under the Holy **** something just fell off my car clause. I would go to the dealer with part in hand...
I will take it to the stealership if I can't figure it out. Thanks guys for the help.
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06-08-2005, 07:45 AM
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Found a picture of the gas cap area (Thanks Orient). I don't know where the hell this piece came from .
Alamein can you point out where the other hole is cause its obviously not the hole I tried to jam it into...
. Alamein can you point out where the other hole is cause its obviously not the hole I tried to jam it into...
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06-08-2005, 09:56 AM
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I had the same piece fall off on my car too! I couldn't figure out what the heck had made the noise...
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06-08-2005, 10:25 AM
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Originally posted by Vik
Found a picture of the gas cap area (Thanks Orient). I don't know where the hell this piece came from.
Alamein can you point out where the other hole is cause its obviously not the hole I tried to jam it into...
Found a picture of the gas cap area (Thanks Orient). I don't know where the hell this piece came from
. Alamein can you point out where the other hole is cause its obviously not the hole I tried to jam it into...
Last edited by SmoothCab; 06-08-2005 at 12:16 PM.
