I had the same problem with my '96 Passat when i got it. All i had to do was to put my key in the driver side door and wait until all the doors were unlocked. That unlocked my fuel door as well. you.
how i can open back door passat 1998
the microswitch that operates as a sensor is apereantly inside the lock mechanism in the door: http://www.taligentx.com/passat/maintenance/doorlockmechanism/
Unlock the doors, from the outside, just turn the key to unlock direction 2x. This will make all doors unlock-including the fuel door.
use a hammer
cable isn't working or the tab/latch on the fuel cap door is binding. Have one person releasing the door while at the same time another person gently prying the door open. Then see what is going on inside with the mechanisms.
Use your key to unlock the door.
Push on the fuel door itself to open. There is NO remote fuel door release. Push on the fuel door itself to open. There is NO remote fuel door release.
If it's like my 1994, there's a pull lever sort of under the steering wheel at the bottom of the dash. One is for the hood, the other is for the fuel door.
To open the fuel door on a 2016 Toyota Highlander, locate the fuel door release lever inside the vehicle, usually found on the lower left side of the driver's seat, near the floor. Pull the lever to release the fuel door. If the fuel door does not open, you can manually press on the fuel door itself to pop it open.
disconnect the battery and try to open manually from inside
i cant open my fuel door
The fuel door on a 2013 Ford fusion can be opened by using the fuel door lever next to the driver's side seat. Pull the lever up and the fuel door will open.