troubleshooting the fuel door release button

['86 5.0L]

I was just wondering what to look for in finding/testing for a non-working fuel door release. I press the button and nothing happens, Im guessing the button or the solenoid does not work, would that cover everything or should I look for something else?

thanks

[Tigger]

Mine did not work when I bought my car. It ended up being the switch. I took it apart and cleaned the contacts and it works just fine now. Now I need to adjust the latch so it locks again.

[Capriman86]

Pop the switch out, disconnect the connector from the switch and jump the 2 wires with a paper clip, see if it opens.

[negusm]

Pop the switch out, disconnect the connector from the switch and jump the 2 wires with a paper clip, see if it opens.

Exactly.

Mine was the switch too.

The switches used to be very cheap. I think Ford still sells them or contact FMR.

-Mike

['86 5.0L]

anybody know where I can pick up a new one on the cheap? FMR doesnt have any

[onetrackrider]

NPD..10.84, see link below for application or get one from the junk yard, oops it fell in my tool bag...

http://npdlink.com/store/index.php?m..._str=m-9b242-1

['86 5.0L]

$9 shipping!

I think i'll try the junkyard, I used elec-cleaner on the switch and it kinda works now but i have to jiggle and press it 5-6 times before it'll pop

[Capriman86]

don't know if this place has it in stock
http://www.bobsfords.com/Merchant2/m...Category_Code=

[85ive0]

I have the same problem with the hatch release button.