OBD Guide

P04BC

Fuel Fill Door Lock Control Range/Performance

Severity
Low
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The fuel filler flap does not open/close
  • Indication of an open hatch when closed
  • Electric drive clicks without lock activation

Causes

  • Malfunction of the sunroof lock solenoid
  • Open/short circuit in wiring harness
  • Oxidation of control circuit contacts
  • Mechanical jamming of the lock or rods
  • Problems with the BCM (Body Electronics Module)

How to Fix

  1. Visual inspection of the mechanical part of the lock
  2. Checking the functionality of the solenoid
  3. Control circuit diagnostics (resistance, voltage)
  4. Testing signals from BCM
  5. Replacing faulty components

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