Evora Fuel Filler cap stuck

[Bibs]

I went to fill up the other day and other than audible clicks from inside the cabin, nothing. Sadly, I was down to a quarter tank and 100 miles from home so used a card to force the flap. Once filled and closed, again, it won't open. 

New bowl assembley including solenoid required? Anyone else had this?

[TdM]

It's not a Jag part is it? My Jag did that, ruddy annoying and flipping expensive on the Jag.

[Philip W]

Hi Bibs,

I have just run into this problem with my Evora. Did forcing the flap open cause any damage and what was the fix for the issue?

[exeterjeep]

Had a little issue with mine the other day, it did not want to shut properly, think the cap cable tie thing was trying to get in the way of the release. Certainly had an issue releasing the cable on my ZS years ago so am always careful where it fits back into the car.

Evora manual refers to an emergency way of getting the filler open, but involves removing the rear wheel arch liner and road wheel.

[Bibs]

@Philip W

https://forums.thelotusforums.com/topic/121685-fuel-filler-bowl-replacement/