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How much does a Fuel door won't open Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a Subaru Baja Fuel door won't open Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2005 Subaru BajaH4-2.5LService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2005 Subaru BajaH4-2.5L TurboService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2004 Subaru BajaH4-2.5L TurboService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2003 Subaru BajaH4-2.5LService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2006 Subaru BajaH4-2.5L TurboService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
2006 Subaru BajaH4-2.5LService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2004 Subaru BajaH4-2.5LService typeFuel door won't open InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
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The door to your gas cap is a part of your vehicle that you never think about. Furthermore, it’s a part of your vehicle that you never expect to think about. And yet, as soon as you realize that it’s not functioning correctly, you’ll find yourself thinking about it a lot. Your car needs gas to run, and you can’t give your car gas if you can’t get to the gas cap.

How this system works:

The fuel door is a tiny square door on the side of your vehicle. When you open the door, you’ll find the gas cap. Unscrew the gas cap, and you’ll have access to the gas tank, which is how you refuel your vehicle. The fuel door serves a few purposes. First, it looks much better than just an open fuel tank; the fuel door allows the car to continue its aesthetic. Second, and more importantly, the fuel door offers protection for the gas cap. It also makes it that much harder for someone to poach the fuel in your car.

Common reasons for this to happen:

Most of the reasons for a fuel door that won’t open are relatively simple:

  • Broken fuel door release: Some vehicles have releases for the fuel door. In these cars, you have to pull the fuel door release (usually a lever on the inside of the car, but sometimes a button on the keys), which opens the fuel door. If the release is broken, then pulling on it will do nothing, and your fuel door will be stuck closed.

  • Exterior damage near the fuel door: If your vehicle has recently been subject to exterior damage, it may have impacted the fuel door. Even a small dent, if in the right location, can squash the hinge of the fuel door and keep it from opening.

  • Damaged fuel door hinge: Like all other doors, your fuel door relies on a hinge to help it open and close. If the fuel door hinge gets stuck, or the pin and bushings in it become too loose or too stiff, the fuel door may not be able to open or close.

What to expect:

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to determine the cause of the fuel door that won’t open, and will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

A mechanic will thoroughly examine the fuel door to determine where the source of the problem is. If they can’t fix the door without opening it first, they will carefully use tools to pry the door open without further damaging the system. In most cases the fuel door can be repaired with relative ease.

How important is this service?

Your car needs gas to run, and you can’t get gas in the car if you can’t access the gas cap, which is protected by the fuel door. This puts a limit on how many miles you can drive before your tank is empty. As such, you should get your fuel door inspected and repaired as soon as you notice that it is stuck closed.

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Jose
17 years of experience
Subaru Baja H4-2.5L - Axle / CV Shaft Assembly Replacement (Driver Side Front, Passenger Side Front) - Beaverton, Oregon
Showed up on time and did a good job.

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Subaru Baja H4-2.5L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Spanaway, Washington
Michael turned up on time, communicated well (I was not there since it was a car I wanted inspected which was 80 miles away). When I previously test drove the car (a 2006 Subaru Baja) it seemed really good but Michael's report raised a number of issues that made me realize that I would have to spend several thousand of $$$ on the car to fix. I was disappointed by his report but he saved me a lot of money in the long run. After he ran the inspection he called me and we discussed the various issues he found which was really helpful. Thanks Mike, I can whole-heartedly recommend him.

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41 years of experience
Subaru Baja H4-2.5L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front, Rear) - San Diego, California
We always ask for Chet when we have to service one of our cars. He is very knowledgeable, thorough and personable.

Raymond

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Subaru Baja H4-2.5L Turbo - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Las Vegas, Nevada
Raymond was early, Very Professional, & very thorough. Answered all my questions and was very informative. Did an Excellent job !

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