The fuel door actuator is part of the fuel door and opens and closes the door from inside your car.
Fuel door actuator operationThe fuel door actuator or release is a vital component that lets you as a motorist open the fuel door with a button inside the vehicle. The component is essential when there is a gas attendant to fill up your vehicle, you can open the door with a push of a button. An actuator in good working order will be responsive and cause no problems when you press the button to unlock the door.
Common problems with a defective fuel door actuatorA faulty fuel door actuator can lead to an unresponsive fuel door making it difficult to unlock the fuel door.