cdnred Posted June 13, 2024 Share Posted June 13, 2024 I own a 2010 Smart (gas) and the other day when I went to fill up at the gas station I noticed that my Fuel Door was missing. First I thought that someone ripped it off trying to steal my gas. I ordered a new Fuel Door from my local Mercedes dealer. It merely clips in place, nothing to secure it with a screw to lock it in place.. What's the solution that others have tried to secure it without a chance of it falling off again or are we just stuck with what there is..? With tax the Fuel Door cost me $65 CDN so that's an expensive part for a thin piece of plastic that's prone to fall off again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolinor Posted June 13, 2024 Share Posted June 13, 2024 It should not fall off. It locks shut when the doors are locked. Is your lock not working? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnred Posted June 13, 2024 Author Share Posted June 13, 2024 1 hour ago, Mjolinor said: It should not fall off. It locks shut when the doors are locked. Is your lock not working? My locks are working but somehow it release from the track. I close the Fuel Door everytime I refuel. I've read where others have encountered the same problem after driving thru car washes, the pressure it seems is enough to pop it off.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys Posted June 13, 2024 Share Posted June 13, 2024 cdnred.....stop going through car washes....lol. Yep, someone has to be the dick....lol I haven't experienced this yet, but we don't have the same year, again....lol Hope you find a solution, $65 is an expensive fill-up in a smart car...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnred Posted June 16, 2024 Author Share Posted June 16, 2024 Will the Fuel Door finally arrived a few days ago from the local Mercedes dealer. It went on as planned with a tight fit. Keeping my fingers crossed that it won't come off again. Will keep an eye on it every time I refuel for signs of it getting loose. Will try the glue should I notice it start to loosen. $65 CDN for a small piece of plastic is an outrageous price to have to pay..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1983JZR3W Posted June 16, 2024 Share Posted June 16, 2024 On the '09 US spec Brabus models, the Brabus decal had a habit of falling off the fuel door. If I remember correctly, the decal was $88.00. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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